ADVENTITIAL CYSTIC-DISEASE OF THE POPLITEAL ARTERY - SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL-TREATMENT OF 8 CASES

Adventitial cystic disease is a rare condition with an unknown etiolog y predominently seen in young men. The clinical presentation is of a s udden onset of unilateral calf claudication with a progressive course. Between May, 1988, and April, 1992, 8 patients have been operated on with the diagnosis of adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal arte ry in the authors' clinic. In 1 of the patients the lesion was bilater ally present in both of the popliteal arteries. Early diagnosis and su rgical treatment are of utmost importance to the success of treatment. The preferred treatment is arterial resection with venous bypass. Thi s is highly effective and has good long-term results.