A complete duplication of the right and a segmental duplication of the left great saphenous vein - a case report

Autor: Durga Devi, Mehandi Vinayak Mahajan, R. Kalpana
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: National Journal of Clinical Anatomy, Vol 04, Iss 02, Pp 93-97 (2015)
National Journal of Clinical Anatomy, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 93-97 (2015)
ISSN: 2321-2780
2277-4025
Popis: Abnormalities of the lower limb veins lead to venous disorders such as obstructive or the ones associated with venous insufficiency. Varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis and ulcers are the common disorders. As many variations are noted in veins in comparison to arteries, the present case report expresses the need for a detailed evaluation of the veins of the lower limb. During the routine dissection of a 65 year old male cadaver, a complete duplication of the Great Saphenous vein (GSV) was noted from the medial malleolus of the tibia till the saphenofemoral junction in the right lower limb and a segmental duplication was noted in the thigh region of left lower limb. Such findings would be of great value to surgeons, orthopaedicians and interventional radiologists as iatrogenic varicosity can be prevented and for cardiovascular surgeons who can use the duplicated vein as vascular grafts in cases of Ischemia and arterial blocks.
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