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ArticleJournal of cardiovascular development and disease2024

The Great Saphenous Vein Proximal Part: Branches, Anatomical Variations, and Their Implications for Clinical Practice and Venous Reflux Surgery.

Krisztina Munteanu, Ovidiu Ghirlea, Daniel Breban-Schwarzkopf, Alexandra-Ioana Dănilă, Roxana-Georgeta Iacob, Ioan Adrian Petrache, Gabriel Veniamin Cozma, Anca Bordianu, Sorin Lucian Bolintineanu

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9 authors.

Krisztina MunteanuDepartment of Anatomy and Embryology, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Ovidiu GhirleaAbdominal Surgery and Phlebology Research Center, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Daniel Breban-SchwarzkopfDepartment of Anatomy and Embryology, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Alexandra-Ioana DănilăDepartment of Anatomy and Embryology, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Roxana-Georgeta IacobDepartment of Anatomy and Embryology, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-2894-712X
Ioan Adrian PetracheDepartment of Surgical Semiology, Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-5222-6237
Gabriel Veniamin CozmaDepartment of Surgical Semiology, Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Anca BordianuDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, "Bagdasar-Arseni" Emergency Hospital Bucharest, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-2499-9715
Sorin Lucian BolintineanuDepartment of Anatomy and Embryology, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-3484-4565

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Abstract

The anatomical variations in the lower limb veins play a critical role in venous reflux surgeries. This study presents an analysis of the great saphenous vein (GSV) proximal part's anatomical peculiarities, with 257 patients included, who were operated for venous reflux. This study highlighted a progressive increase in the GSV diameter in conjunction with the complexity of the anatomical variations, ranging from no tributaries to more than five tributaries, an anterior accessory GSV, or venous aneurysms. Statistical analysis evidenced this expansion to be significantly correlated with the variations. Additionally, the progression of the chronic venous disease (CVD) stages was notably more prevalent in the complex anatomical variations, suggesting a nuanced interplay between the GSV anatomy and CVD severity. Conclusively, our research articulates the paramount importance of recognizing GSV anatomical variations in optimizing surgical outcomes for CVD patients. These insights not only pave the way for enhanced diagnostic accuracy but also support the strategic framework within which surgical and interventional treatments are devised, advocating for personalized approaches to venous reflux surgery.

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anterior accessory great saphenous veinlower limb vein anatomytributariesvenous aneurysmvenous reflux

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PMID39195150
PMCPMC11354398

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