Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome: A New Method of Treatment
The American Surgeon, 2000Iliac vein compression syndrome (May-Thurner syndrome) is caused by compression of the left iliac vein against the pelvic rim by the right iliac artery. Serious vascular sequelae to the leg can result if this is not recognized and corrected in a timely fashion.
H C, Baron, J, Shams, M, Wayne
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Iliac vein compression syndrome: An unusual cause of varicocele
Journal of Vascular Surgery, 1993Iliac vein compression syndrome is the phenomenon of nonthrombotic iliac vein obstruction caused by compression of left iliac vein between the right iliac artery and fifth lumbar vertebra. Affected patients usually present with unilateral leg edema.
M D, Bomalaski +5 more
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Effect of stent treatment on hemodynamics in iliac vein compression syndrome with collateral vein
Medical Engineering & Physics, 2023Iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) leads to blood flow obstruction in the lower extremities and is usually treated with stents, but stenting may worsen the hemodynamics and increase the risk of thrombosis in the iliac vein. The present work evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of the stent on IVCS with a collateral vein.The computational ...
Chaoqun, Li +7 more
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Endovascular treatment of iliac vein compression syndrome (May–Thurner)
Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics, 2012May-Thurner syndrome is a rare condition that results from narrowing of the left common iliac vein (CIV) lumen due to pulsatile compression from the right common iliac artery (CIA) as it crosses anterior to it. We present a case of 24-years old female with left lower limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
Srinivas Chikkaswamy, Budnur +4 more
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Nonthrombotic Right Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome
Annals of Vascular Surgery, 2019The anatomical etiology of right iliac vein compression syndrome (RIVCS) differs from that of left iliac vein compression syndrome. This study aimed to investigate the clinical features and therapeutic characteristics of RIVCS.Sixteen patients with nonthrombotic RIVCS were admitted to our hospital from May 2013 to July 2017.
ZhaoLei Chen +3 more
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Predictive factors for iliac vein compression syndrome in patients with varicose veins
VascularObjective This study aimed to identify predictors of iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) in patients with varicose veins and to evaluate the necessity of routine lower extremity venography for preoperative assessment of these patients. Methods
Chao Guo +4 more
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May–Thurner syndrome (iliac vein compression) and thrombosis in adolescents
Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 2005AbstractMay–Thurner syndrome refers to anatomic compression of the left iliofemoral vein by the overriding right iliac artery. We report three adolescents who presented to our pediatric hospital with iliac vein thrombosis and were diagnosed with May–Thurner syndrome.
Leslie, Raffini +5 more
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Iliac vein bypass with autogenous saphenous vein for iliac vein compression syndrome.
The American surgeon, 1988A case of chronic obstruction of the left iliac vein is presented. The patient had failed conservative management. Surgical reconstruction was performed using autogenous saphenous vein. The patient has done well; results of a venogram at six months postoperatively indicate the graft is still patent.
D L, Akers +2 more
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Intravascular ultrasonographic findings in May‐Thurner syndrome (iliac vein compression syndrome).
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2001The objective of this series was to describe the findings in 2 types of iliac vein compression syndrome on intravascular ultrasonography. We conducted a retrospective review of the intravascular ultrasonographic findings in 2 patients with iliac vein compression syndrome due to 2 different types of venous spur and correlated those findings with the ...
H K, Ahmed, K D, Hagspiel
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Left External Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome
2018Clinical History: 35 year-old male patient presented with long-lasting symptoms of swelling in the left leg after a minor leg trauma 3 years ago. After an examination by a vascular surgeon a diagnosis of left leg venous insufficiency (CEAP stage 4) was suspected and the pa...
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