scholarly journals Laceration of the Femoral Vein Following Stripping of a Fibrotic Great Saphenous Vein

EJVES Extra ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 27-28
Author(s):  
M. Aldenzee ◽  
M.R. Scheltinga
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
E. K. Gavrilov ◽  
H. L. Bolotokov ◽  
E. A. Babinets

Introduction. It seems relevant to study the ultrasound anatomy and physiology of the proximal valve segments of the superficial femoral vein (SFV) and the great saphenous vein (GSV) to develop effective reconstructive surgical interventions on venous valves in chronic vein diseases.The aim of the survey was to study the ultrasound anatomy of the venous wall, the size and shape of the proximal SFV and GSV valves are normal at rest and during the functional test Valsalva.Material and methods. Proximal valve SFV studies were performed in 144 lower limbs in 115 people (mean age 51.1 ± 14.4 years, 60 women and 55 men), proximal GSV valves studies - in 82 lower limbs in 67 persons (average age 45, 1 ± 13.3 years, 33 women, 34 men). A longitudinal and transverse ultrasound scanning of the femoral vein bifurcation and safenofemoral junction areas were performed, the structures of the proximal SFV and GSV valves were visualized, the valve shape was measured and the diameter of the veins was measured at the level valves at the base of the valves (inlet diameter), at the point of maximum ectasia (diameter of ectasia), at the upper border of the valve (diameter of the outlet), as well as measuring the length of the valve a (length to ectasia, the total length of the valve). The degree of ectasia over the valve was judged by calculating the relative venous diameter change (RVDC).Results. the average diameter of the SFV at the level of the lower boundary of its first valve was 10.01 ± 1.44 mm. The average diameter of the SFV at the level of the maximum ectasia of its first valve was 13,1±2 mm. The average value of the index of RVDC for SFV was 31%±10,4%. An increase in the diameter of the vein in the zone of supravalvular ectasia up to 20% corresponded to the spindle-shaped valve, more than 20% - to the clavate form, which was noted in the majority of the examined. The change in the relative venous diameter of the SFV on the Valsalva test was 38,2%±12,4%. The average diameter of the GSV at the base of the first valves was 6,07±1,25 mm. The average diameter of the GSV at the level of the maximum ectasia of the osteal valve was 9,44±1,69 mm. The average RVDC for GSV was 58%±24%.Conclusion. the natural form of proximal SFV and GSV valves is clavate with presence of the significant supravalvular ectasia, which was noted in the majority of the subjects alone and in all during the performance of the Valsalva functional test.


1987 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.M. Glass

Recurrence of varicose veins after surgical treatment by ligation and transection has been usually attributed to development of varicosity in veins collateral to the transected vessels. Early studies reported regeneration of the great saphenous vein at the site of previous transection. The present study in the rat was undertaken to determine whether restoration of normal venous circulation in a limb after surgical interruption of the main vein develops through enlargement of collateral veins or by restoration of continuity of the interrupted vein as a result of neovascularization at the site of ligation. Following ligation in continuity or ligation and surgical transection of the rat common iliac or femoral vein, phlebographic, surgical exploratory and histological studies showed restoration of its continuity through newly formed vessels. These findings suggest that in recurrence of varicose veins the roles of neovascularization and of collateral veins deserve further investigation.


2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 334-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Francois Uhl ◽  
Miguel Lo Vuolo ◽  
Nicos Labropoulos

Objective To describe the anatomy of the lymph node venous networks of the groin and their assessment by ultrasonography. Material and methods Anatomical dissection of 400 limbs in 200 fresh cadavers following latex injection as well as analysis of 100 CT venograms. Routine ultrasound examinations were done in patients with chronic venous disease. Results Lymph node venous networks were found in either normal subjects or chronic venous disease patients with no history of operation. These networks have three main characteristics: they cross the nodes, are connected to the femoral vein by direct perforators, and join the great saphenous vein and/or anterior accessory great saphenous vein. After groin surgery, lymph node venous networks are commonly seen as a dilated and refluxing network with a dystrophic aspect. We found dilated lymph node venous networks in about 15% of the dissected cadavers. Conclusion It is likely that lymph node venous networks represent remodeling and dystrophic changes of a normal pre-existing network rather than neovessels related to angiogenic factors that occur as a result of an inflammatory response to surgery. The so-called neovascularization after surgery could, in a number of cases, actually be the onset of dystrophic lymph node venous networks. Lymph node venous networks are an ever-present anatomical finding in the groin area. Their dilatation as well as the presence of reflux should be ruled out by US examination of the venous system as they represent a contraindication to a groin approach, particularly in recurrent varicose veins after surgery patients. A refluxing lymph node venous network should be treated by echo-guided foam injection.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1012-1020
Author(s):  
IbrahimA Maher ◽  
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HosamA Tawfik ◽  
IbrahimHEl Azzony ◽  
NearmeenM Rashad ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-101
Author(s):  
Vasanthakumar Packiriswamy ◽  
Satheesha B Nayak

Knowledge of normal as well as variant great saphenous vein is useful as it is the vein that can get varicosed; the vein that is used in bypass surgeries and the vein that is used for cannulation purpose. We observed almost complete duplication of the great saphenous vein in the left lower limb of an adult male cadaver. Both the great saphenous veins arose from the medial end of the dorsal venous arch and coursed parallel to each other throughout the limb. They united in the femoral triangle to form a short (1 inch long) common great saphenous vein. Common great saphenous vein terminated into the femoral vein. There were four communicating veins connecting the two great saphenous veins in the leg, giving the appearance of a venous ladder. Knowledge of this variation could be extremely useful in treatment of varicose veins of lower limb, in catheterizations and in various surgical procedures of the lower limb.


1982 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 63-66
Author(s):  
V. E. Mamaev ◽  
M. F. Musin ◽  
M. N. Malinovsky

In 70 patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities, the state of the venous bed of the femoral-iliac segment was studied by methods of proximal pelvic and retrograde-femoral phlebography. The characteristic radiological signs of varicose veins were found: ectasia of the iliac and femoral veins, failure of the valve of the sapheno-femoral anastomosis with reflux of the contrast agent into the great saphenous vein, aneurysmal dilatation of the mouth of the great saphenous vein, partial or complete insufficiency of the valves of the femoral vein. It was found that in 35.7% of cases, the cause of the development of hypertension and varicose veins of the saphenous veins was segmental narrowing of the veins and compression of the femoral vein in the region of the pupar ligament, various extravasal compression of the main veins of the femoral-iliac segment with bone protrusions, a cross-passing artery, and an enlarged uterus. It is recommended, when studying the venous hemodynamics of the lower extremities, simultaneously with the use of distal phlebography, to carry out a contrast study of the pelvic veins


VASA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 330-332
Author(s):  
Heiko Uthoff ◽  
Hong H. Keo ◽  
Luca Spinedi ◽  
Daniel Staub

Summary: Endovenous heat induced thrombosis at the sapheno-femoral or sapheno-popliteal junction is a well-known complication after superficial truncal vein endovenous laser ablation (EVLA). This report describes a rare thigh perforator vein thrombus propagation into the femoral vein after EVLA of the great saphenous vein.


2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. 792-798
Author(s):  
Dominic Mühlberger ◽  
Achim Mumme ◽  
Markus Stücker ◽  
Erich Brenner ◽  
Thomas Hummel

Objectives Recurrent varicose veins after surgery are a frequent burden and the saphenofemoral junction is the most common source of reflux. Pre-existing branches of the common femoral vein near the saphenofemoral junction, which may increase due to haemodynamic or other reasons, could play a role in the development of recurrent varices. There exist only a few anatomical data about the prevalence of these minor venous tributaries of the common femoral vein near the saphenofemoral junction. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate their frequency and distribution. Method A total of 59 veins from 35 anatomical donors were dissected. The common femoral vein with the adherent parts of the profunda femoris vein and the great saphenous vein was exposed and analysed ex situ. The number of minor tributaries to the common femoral vein was counted and their distances to the saphenofemoral junction as well their diameters were measured. Results We could identify up to 10 minor tributaries of the common femoral vein below the level of the great saphenous vein as far as 6 cm distally and up to four veins above the level as far as 5 cm proximally. The mean diameters of these vessels ranged from 0.5 to 11.7 mm. Most of these vessels were located near the saphenofemoral junction and 3 cm distally. Directly opposite to the opening of the great saphenous vein we could find at least one minor tributary of the common femoral vein in 57%. Conclusions There exist a vast number of minor tributaries of the common femoral vein and they are mainly located near the saphenofemoral junction. Nevertheless, their role in the development of recurrent varices is still unclear and further studies are necessary.


2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 667-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rute Sofia dos Santos Crisóstomo ◽  
Miguel Sandu Candeias ◽  
Ana Margarida Martins Ribeiro ◽  
Catarina da Luz Belo Martins ◽  
Paulo AS Armada-da-Silva

Objectives To compare the effect of call-up and reabsorption maneuvers of manual lymphatic drainage on blood flow in femoral vein and great saphenous vein in patients with chronic venous disease and healthy controls. Methods Forty-one subjects participated in this study (mean age: 42.68(15.23)), 23 with chronic venous disease (chronic venous disease group) with clinical classification C1–5 of clinical-etiological-anatomical-pathological (CEAP) and 18 healthy subjects (control group). Call-up and reabsorption maneuvers were randomly applied in the medial aspect of the thigh. The cross-sectional areas, as well as the peak and the mean blood flow velocity at femoral vein and great saphenous vein, were assessed by Duplex ultrasound at the baseline and during maneuvers. The venous flow volume changes were calculated. Results The venous flow volume in femoral vein and great saphenous vein increased during both manual lymphatic drainage maneuvers and in both groups ( P < 0.05). The two maneuvers had a similar effect on femoral vein and great saphenous vein hemodynamics, and in both the chronic venous disease and control groups. As a result of the call-up maneuver, the flow volume augmentations, as a result of call-up maneuver, decreased with the severity of chronic venous disease in those patients measured by the clinical classification of CEAP ( r = −0.64; P = 0.03). Conclusions Manual lymphatic drainage increases the venous blood flow in the lower extremity with a magnitude that is independent from the specific maneuver employed or the presence of chronic venous disease. Therefore, manual lymphatic drainage may be an alternative strategy for the treatment and prevention of venous stasis complications in chronic venous disease.


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