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  2. Ultrasonography of chronic venous insufficiency of the legs

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    The GSV a superficial vein, is the longest vein in the body. It has its origin in the dorsal venous arch of the foot, a superficial vein which connects the small saphenous vein with the GSV. It travels up the leg and medial side of the thigh to reach the groin, where it drains into the common femoral vein. [32]

  3. Lipodermatosclerosis - Wikipedia

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    Increased blood pressure in the veins (venous hypertension) can cause diffusion of substances, including fibrin, out of capillaries. Fibrotic tissue may predispose the tissue to ulceration. Recurrent ulceration and fat necrosis is associated with lipodermatosclerosis. In advanced lipodermatosclerosis the proximal leg swells from chronic venous ...

  4. Chronic venous insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    Deep and superficial vein thrombosis may in turn be caused by thrombophilia, which is an increased propensity of forming blood clots. [citation needed] Arteriovenous fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between an artery and a vein) may cause chronic venous insufficiency even with working vein valves. [citation needed]

  5. Peripheral vascular examination - Wikipedia

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    In normal patients, the feet quickly turn pink. If, more slowly, they turn red like a cooked lobster, suspect ischemia. Brodie-Trendelenburg test (assessment of valvular competence if varicose veins are present): One leg at a time. With the patient supine, empty the superficial veins by 'milking' the leg in the distal to proximal direction.

  6. Thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Deep vein thrombosis/ right leg. Thrombophlebitis causes include disorders related to increased tendency for blood clotting and reduced speed of blood in the veins such as prolonged immobility; prolonged traveling (sitting) may promote a blood clot leading to thrombophlebitis but this occurs relatively less.

  7. Popliteal vein - Wikipedia

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    The popliteal vein is a vein of the lower limb. It is formed from the anterior tibial vein and the posterior tibial vein. It travels medial to the popliteal artery, and becomes the femoral vein. It drains blood from the leg. It can be assessed using medical ultrasound. It can be affected by popliteal vein entrapment.

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