[Lower extremity arterial entrapment syndromes]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2015 Apr 20;177(17):V11140632.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Iliac endofibrosis or iliac kinking and popliteal artery entrapment syndrome are uncommon causes of arterial insufficiency and intermittent claudication in young physically active adults. Diagnostics can be difficult, as the symptoms often are confused with sport injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. Investigation of these patients relies on accurate clinical history and examination as well as both static and dynamic imaging. Early diagnosis and vascular intervention is essential for continued exercise and to prevent thromboembolic complications and, in worst case, limb loss.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases* / etiology
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases* / surgery
  • Athletes
  • Bicycling
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / physiopathology*
  • Intermittent Claudication / etiology
  • Lower Extremity / blood supply
  • Popliteal Artery / physiopathology*
  • Posture
  • Regional Blood Flow
  • Syndrome