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popliteal artery

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popliteal artery [päp′lid·ē·əl ′ärd·ə·rē]
(neuroscience)
A continuation of the femoral artery in the posterior portion of the thigh above the popliteal space and below the buttock.


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The surgery revealed that Zamano's popliteal artery was obstructed by a tear of the intima (the inside lining of the artery).
A right popliteal artery embolectomy was performed along with a medial calf fasciotomy.
which evaluate use of the aSpire Covered Stent to treat iliac (GALAXY) and superficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal artery (VALIANT) stenoses and occlusions.
 
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