Long saphenous vein and its anatomical variations

Vascular ultrasonography has an important role in the diagnosis and management of venous disease. The venous system, however, is more complex and variable compared to the arterial system due to its frequent anatomical variations. This often becomes quite challenging for sonographers. This paper disc...

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Published in:Australasian journal of ultrasound in medicine 2009-02, Vol.12 (1), p.28-31
Main Authors: Chen, Suzi Su‐Hsin, Prasad, Shri Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Vascular ultrasonography has an important role in the diagnosis and management of venous disease. The venous system, however, is more complex and variable compared to the arterial system due to its frequent anatomical variations. This often becomes quite challenging for sonographers. This paper discusses the anatomy of the long saphenous vein and its anatomical variations accompanied by sonograms and illustrations.
ISSN:1836-6864
2205-0140
DOI:10.1002/j.2205-0140.2009.tb00004.x