Lateral approach to the popliteal artery Frank J. Veith, M.D., Enrico Ascer, M.D., Sushil K. Gupta, M.D., Kurt R. Wengerter, M.D. Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 6, Issue 2, Pages 119-123 (August 1987) DOI: 10.1067/mva.1987.avs0060119 Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Incisions in lateral aspect of thigh and calf to gain access to above-knee and below-knee popliteal artery, respectively. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1987 6, 119-123DOI: (10.1067/mva.1987.avs0060119) Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Lateral exposure of above-knee popliteal artery. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1987 6, 119-123DOI: (10.1067/mva.1987.avs0060119) Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Lateral exposure of upper fourth of fibula before its resection. Note position of common peroneal nerve, which must be protected from injury. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1987 6, 119-123DOI: (10.1067/mva.1987.avs0060119) Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 Lateral exposure of below-knee popliteal artery and its distal branches after removal of upper portion of fibula. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1987 6, 119-123DOI: (10.1067/mva.1987.avs0060119) Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 5 Course of prosthetic bypass via lateral thigh tunnel to distal popliteal artery approached laterally. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1987 6, 119-123DOI: (10.1067/mva.1987.avs0060119) Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions