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Structure of popliteal vein

Known as: Veins, Popliteal, Popliteal Veins, Popliteal Vein 
A vein originating from the anterior and posterior tibial veins that ascends the popliteal space to drain blood from the calf, knee joint, and thigh… 
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Review
2008
Review
2008
Femoral vein harvest for vascular reconstructions: pitfalls and tips for success.
The femoral-popliteal vein has proved to be an excellent conduit for a variety of indications. These include in situ… 
1992
1992
George W. Holmes Lecture. Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: correlative evaluation and therapeutic implications.
  • E. Ferris
  • AJR. American journal of roentgenology
  • 1992
  • Corpus ID: 25889618
Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are significant causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States; estimates… 
1986
1986
Errors in the differential diagnosis of incompetence of the popliteal vein and short saphenous vein by Doppler ultrasound.
Doppler Ultrasound is now routinely used to demonstrate valvular reflux in the venous system. Incompetence detected at the back… 
1981
1981
Retrograde venous bullet embolism.
Bullets may embolize against normal blood flow into distal veins because of gravity or the Valsalva maneuver. A case is described… 
1975
1975
Perfected technique by the "substitute valve" operation on the popliteal vein; comparative venous pressure measurement before and after the operation and results of 11 years follow up.
  • N. Psathakis
  • VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten
  • 1975
  • Corpus ID: 42378435
1970
1970
In situ saphenopopliteal bypass graft for incompetence of the femoral and popliteal veins.
1970
1970
In situ saphenopopliteal bypass graft for incompetence of the femoral and popliteal veins.
1968
1968
Salvage of the ischemic limb. Hemodynamic changes during surgery.
Limb salvage was achieved in 30 (77%) of 39 patients subjected to bypass surgery for end stage ischemia. Pressure gradients were… 
1968
1968
A simple method for lower extremity phlebography--pseudo-obstruction of the popliteal vein.
Lack of consistent deep venous filling has been a shortcoming in phlebography of the lower extremity. Certain measures commonly… 
1953
1953
The formation of the popliteal vein.
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