Popliteal entrapment syndrome: non-invasive diagnosis and complete recovery after surgery in an 11-year-old boy
Schwarz, T. ; Schellong, Sebastian M. ; Neumann, Uwe ; Traut, Heike ; Daniel, Werner G.
Springer
Published 1999
Springer
Published 1999
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1432-1998
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract We present an unusual case of popliteal entrapment syndrome type I in an 11-year-old boy. Presenting symptoms were exercise-related pain and pallor in his left lower leg. The diagnosis of popliteal entrapment syndrome was established by acral plethysmography, colour-coded Doppler sonography and MRI. After myotomy of the gastrocnemius muscle the symptoms resolved completely. Post-operative duplex scan showed normal blood flow, even in plantar flexion of the foot.
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