Popliteal Access in the Supine Position for Endovenous Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis

•Popliteal access for percutaneous management of deep vein thrombosis may require the patient to be supine.•A technique of puncturing the popliteal vein in the supine position is proposed.•Popliteal access was performed successfully in eight patients.•Complete recanalisation of occluded vein segments was achieved successfully.•Veins and stents were patent on duplex ultrasound at the six month follow up.