1. 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 (August 1987)
DOI: /mva.1987.avs
Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions

2. Fig. 1
Incisions in lateral aspect of thigh and calf to gain access to above-knee and below-knee popliteal artery, respectively.
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3. Fig. 2 Lateral exposure of above-knee popliteal artery.
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4. 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, DOI: ( /mva.1987.avs )
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5. Fig. 4
Lateral exposure of below-knee popliteal artery and its distal branches after removal of upper portion of fibula.
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6. Fig. 5
Course of prosthetic bypass via lateral thigh tunnel to distal popliteal artery approached laterally.
Journal of Vascular Surgery 1987 6, DOI: ( /mva.1987.avs )
Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions