VaricoseVenousSyndromeFossaThrombosisAneurysmSide of the poplitealSmall saphBlood clotArteriesArtery and veinTibialCystsExternal iliaOcclusionFemurIliac veinCompressionGenicularSuperficial veinsAnatomicSynovialDrainsAdductor hiatusGastrocnemius muscleSubclavianDiseaseTortuousKnee jointDopplerBranchesNerve
Varicose14
- Risk adjusted DVT prophylaxis for ambulatory varicose vein procedures: How useful is the Caprini risk assessment model? (europeanvenousforum.org)
- Dr. Uribe is specially trained to treat all vascular conditions, including leg circulation problems, carotid disease, aneurysms, dialysis access, and varicose veins. (pvasatx.com)
- Even small varicose or spider veins may be a cosmetic problem. (angionet.gr)
- Varicose veins in the legs can cause complications! (angionet.gr)
- If you suffer from varicose veins, there is an increased risk of complications, such as inflammation (thrombophlebitis), skin eczema, leg ulcer, bleeding or leg swelling. (angionet.gr)
- Varicose veins tend to get worse during pregnancy! (angionet.gr)
- Varicose veins may grow in size and number and cause more symptoms during pregnancy, mainly due to a hormonal cause. (angionet.gr)
- Beware of myths about varicose veins and venous insufficiency! (angionet.gr)
- There are common myths and misunderstandings about varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. (angionet.gr)
- Varicose veins, otherwise known as varicosities, are veins that have become distended and tortuous. (dubaivascular.ae)
- CVI is associated with varicose veins and often causes swelling and pain in the legs. (dubaivascular.ae)
- Varicose veins can cause aching pain in the leg. (mhmedical.com)
- Skin breakdown or ulceration caused by VARICOSE VEINS in which there is too much hydrostatic pressure in the superficial venous system of the leg. (lookformedical.com)
- Varicose Veins an uncommon presentation - Internal Journal of Advanced Research. (stanleymedicalcollege.in)
Venous7
- Biomarkers in chronic venous disease and deep vein thrombosis. (europeanvenousforum.org)
- Dr. Garrido is a vascular surgeon with Advanced Vascular and Vein Associates , a private practice outside of Jackson, Miss. He treats all types of vein and artery conditions - from deep vein thrombosis and peripheral artery disease to chronic venous insufficiency and diabetic vascular disease, including diabetic wounds. (24-7pressrelease.com)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), otherwise known as deep venous thrombosis, is a blood clot in the deep veins of the body. (dubaivascular.ae)
- Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition where veins have difficulty sending blood from your limbs back to your heart. (dubaivascular.ae)
- Differences in duration of anticoagulation after pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis: Findings from the SWIss Venous ThromboEmbolism Registry (SWIVTER). (uzh.ch)
- Study of incidence and potential risk factors for deep vein pathology in patients with venous leg ulcers.2017-International Journal of Applied Research. (stanleymedicalcollege.in)
- Chronic venous insufficiency means that the veins in the legs are not working properly. (angiologist.com)
Syndrome11
- In addition to atherosclerosis , popliteal artery occlusive disease can be caused by emboli, popliteal entrapment syndrome, cystic adventitial disease, and trauma. (medscape.com)
- The anatomic proximity of the popliteal artery to the distal femur and gastrocnemius makes this artery susceptible to injury during femoral fracture or knee dislocation and entrapment syndrome, respectively. (medscape.com)
- He has special interest in thoracic outlet syndrome, popliteal entrapment syndrome, and diseases of the aorta. (pvasatx.com)
- Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare vascular condition that affects the legs. (umcvc.org)
- Michigan Medicine's multidisciplinary vascular team includes vascular surgeons, nurse practitioners and sports medicine specialists with expertise in diagnosis and treatment of patients with popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. (umcvc.org)
- Intravascular ultrasound as a novel tool for the diagnosis and targeted treatment of functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. (umcvc.org)
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions where the nerves, arteries and/or veins in the "thoracic outlet", or the path from your lower neck to your armpit are compressed. (dubaivascular.ae)
- I have just successfully completed the John O'Groats to Land's End cycle ride - 1060 miles in 9 days - absolutely unthinkable prior to the popliteal entrapment syndrome op! (michaelgaunt.com)
- In February 2010 David Hall was treated by Mr Gaunt to correct popliteal entrapment syndrome, he has since gone on to complete one of the most respected & challenging cycle rides, John O'Groats to Land's End, 1060 miles in just 9 days. (michaelgaunt.com)
- The clinic does not see patients aged ≤30 years old as popliteal entrapment syndrome needs to be excluded by vascular consultants. (coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk)
- Nutcracker Syndrome: Stenting or Renal Vein Transposition? (easternvascular.org)
Fossa10
- As it ascends through the fossa, it crosses behind the popliteal artery so that it comes to lie on its lateral side. (wikipedia.org)
- The popliteal vein is readily palpated in the popliteal fossa adjacent to the adductor magnus muscle. (wikipedia.org)
- The popliteal artery sits on the posterior aspect of the leg, in the popliteal fossa. (medscape.com)
- Background: Popliteal cysts are common and present as asymptomatic lumps in the medial popliteal fossa. (scirp.org)
- Conclusion: The cystic lesions in the medial aspect of the popliteal fossa can be misdiagnosed. (scirp.org)
- Diagnostic imaging approach to posteromedial knee (medial popliteal fossa) masses. (scirp.org)
- The popliteal artery is the direct continuation of the superficial femoral artery in the popliteal fossa as the vessel courses posteriorly behind the knee. (boneandspine.com)
- The popliteal artery is the deepest or anteriormost structure in the popliteal fossa and the artery runs in close proximity to the joint capsule of the knee as it spans the intercondylar fossa. (boneandspine.com)
- In the lower part of the popliteal fossa, it is sandwiched between the gastrocnemius and popliteus muscles. (boneandspine.com)
- Baker cysts are enlarged bursae in the popliteal fossa. (msdmanuals.com)
Thrombosis5
- Patterns in the management of superficial vein thrombosis. (europeanvenousforum.org)
- Treatment of superficial vein thrombosis with intermediate does of tinzaparin. (europeanvenousforum.org)
- Outcome after bilateral deep vein thrombosis. (uzh.ch)
- A condition caused by one or more episodes of DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, usually the blood clots are lodged in the legs. (lookformedical.com)
- Symptoms of a ruptured Baker's cyst may resemble those of a blood clot in a vein in the leg (deep vein thrombosis). (myrateam.com)
Aneurysm2
- Thrombosed Popliteal Aneurysm: Lamellated appearance-high/low signal intensity on T2. (scirp.org)
- The practice also sees patients with comorbidities linked to a high risk of complex vascular and vein disease including those with diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions as a specialist to aid in preventive care, and conducts regular peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings for early detection. (24-7pressrelease.com)
Side of the popliteal2
- It travels on the medial side of the popliteal artery. (wikipedia.org)
- Superior genicular arteries , two in number, arise one on either side of the popliteal, and wind around the femur immediately above its condyles to the front of the knee joint. (boneandspine.com)
Small saph3
- the small saphenous vein, which perforates the deep fascia and passes between the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle to end in the popliteal vein. (wikipedia.org)
- The small saphenous vein. (wikipedia.org)
- One branch usually accompanies the small saphenous vein. (boneandspine.com)
Blood clot1
- The formation or presence of a blood clot (THROMBUS) within a vein. (lookformedical.com)
Arteries5
- The inferior genicular arteries (two in number, arise from the popliteal beneath the Gastrocnemius. (boneandspine.com)
- Oxygenated blood in the arteries and deoxygenated blood in veins normally flow separately through the body. (dubaivascular.ae)
- The thigh is perfused by the femoral and obturator arteries and drained by the long saphenous vein ( superficial ) and the femoral vein (deep). (amboss.com)
- Neoplasms located in the vasculature system, such as ARTERIES and VEINS. (lookformedical.com)
- A non-atherosclerotic, inflammatory thrombotic disease that commonly involves small and medium-sized arteries or veins in the extremities. (bvsalud.org)
Artery and vein1
- Dr. Uribe is looking forward to utilizing his extensive training to provide compassionate, expert care for patients suffering from vascular disease, serving their artery and vein needs at our Medical Center and Westover Hills office locations. (pvasatx.com)
Tibial5
- It is formed from the anterior tibial vein and the posterior tibial vein. (wikipedia.org)
- The popliteal vein is formed by the junction of the venae comitantes of the anterior tibial vein and the posterior tibial vein at the lower border of the popliteus muscle. (wikipedia.org)
- The superficial femoral artery becomes the popliteal artery as it passes through the adductor hiatus, and it proceeds until it bifurcates into the anterior tibial artery and the tibioperoneal trunk. (medscape.com)
- Below, the tibial nerve, the popliteal vein, and the medial head of the gastrocnemius. (boneandspine.com)
- The knee joint is perfused by branches of the femoral and popliteal vessels and innervated by the genicular branches of the femoral, obturator, tibial, and common peroneal nerves. (amboss.com)
Cysts6
- However, not all are popliteal cysts and can be aggressive. (scirp.org)
- Our article reiterates the importance of the communicating neck that separates popliteal cysts from other mimics. (scirp.org)
- The popliteal cysts lack Doppler flow unless they are infected or are inflammatory. (scirp.org)
- The differential diagnosis of posterior knee lesions is broad and includes cystic lesions (other bursae, meniscal cysts, ganglion cysts and popliteal cysts). (scirp.org)
- In this article, we review the chief US and MR characteristics of popliteal cysts and some biopsy proven cases of mimics of popliteal cysts in each of the broad categories of cystic tumors, vascular lesions and synovial based cystic lesions. (scirp.org)
- Baker's cysts (also known as Baker cysts or popliteal cysts) are very common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). (myrateam.com)
External ilia1
- it is a continuation of the popliteal vein and becomes the external iliac vein. (lookformedical.com)
Occlusion3
- Popliteal artery occlusion and the disease processes leading up to it cause morbidity and mortality by decreasing or completely blocking blood supply through the popliteal artery and into the lower leg and foot. (medscape.com)
- Regardless of the reason for popliteal artery occlusion, intervention is indicated in patients with severe claudication that alters lifestyle and does not respond to medical treatment and in patients with CLI. (medscape.com)
- Partially reversible lung consolidation after revascularization of a total occlusion of both left pulmonary veins following ablation of atrial fibrillation: a case report. (uzh.ch)
Femur1
- It lies posterior to the distal femur and anterior to the popliteal vein. (medscape.com)
Iliac vein4
- Criteria to predict mid-term outcome after stenting of chronic iliac vein obstructions (PROMISE trial). (uzh.ch)
- Iliac vein. (lookformedical.com)
- A compression of ILIAC VEIN that results in a decreased flow in the vein and in the left LOWER EXTREMITY due to a vascular malformation. (lookformedical.com)
- Compression of the left common ILIAC VEIN by the right common ILIAC ARTERY against the underlying fifth LUMBAR VERTEBRA is the typical underlying malformation. (lookformedical.com)
Compression3
- If compression is detected and the popliteal artery remains healthy, surgery most often results in restoring normal blood flow to the leg. (umcvc.org)
- During this surgery, an incision is made behind the knee to access the popliteal artery, and the muscle, tendon or band causing the compression is relieved. (umcvc.org)
- Popliteal vein compression refers to the constriction of these veins behind the knee, between the muscle layers that surround them. (dubaivascular.ae)
Genicular1
- At the level of the knee, the popliteal artery gives off genicular and sural branches. (medscape.com)
Superficial veins1
- Unlike superficial veins, deep veins cannot be seen from the skin's surface. (dubaivascular.ae)
Anatomic1
- The popliteal artery is characterized by distinct embryologic and anatomic features as compared with the femoral vessels. (medscape.com)
Synovial1
- It pierces the oblique popliteal ligament and supplies the ligaments and synovial membrane in the interior of the articulation. (boneandspine.com)
Drains2
- The popliteal vein drains blood from the leg. (wikipedia.org)
- The vein which drains the foot and leg. (lookformedical.com)
Adductor hiatus2
- It passes through the adductor hiatus (the opening in the adductor magnus muscle) to become the femoral vein. (wikipedia.org)
- After it comes out of adductor hiatus, it is called popliteal artery. (boneandspine.com)
Gastrocnemius muscle1
- Entrapment is usually caused by gastrocnemius muscle. (wikipedia.org)
Subclavian1
- Veins in the neck which drain the brain, face, and neck into the brachiocephalic or subclavian veins. (lookformedical.com)
Disease3
- Popliteal artery occlusive disease is a common occurrence, especially in elderly patients, smokers, and those with diabetes mellitus and other cardiovascular diseases. (medscape.com)
- Many of these are related to popliteal artery disease. (medscape.com)
- This collateral circulation is very important in the presence of chronic occlusive disease of the popliteal artery. (medscape.com)
Tortuous1
- Enlarged and tortuous VEINS. (lookformedical.com)
Knee joint1
- Case-Presentation: Popliteal Cyst: On ultrasound: characteristic neck communicating with knee joint. (scirp.org)
Doppler1
- The popliteal vein can be visualised using medical ultrasound, including Doppler ultrasonography. (wikipedia.org)
Branches1
- The tributaries of the popliteal vein include: Veins that correspond to branches given off by the popliteal artery (see popliteal artery). (wikipedia.org)
Nerve1
- It contains the femoral artery, femoral vein and saphenous nerve. (sportsmedreview.com)