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Case Reports
. 1978 May;65(5):351.
doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800650518.

Popliteal vein entrapment

J Connell
Case Reports

Popliteal vein entrapment

J Connell. Br J Surg. 1978 May.

Abstract

A case of popliteal vein entrapment by an abnormal 'third' head of the gastrocnemius muscle is reported. Complete relief of disabling symptoms was obtained by dividing the abnormal muscle band.

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