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Phlebologie 2020; 49(03): 133-138
DOI: 10.1055/a-1154-9122
Schwerpunktthema Crossenrezidive

Saphenofemoral recurrence from an an anatomist’s point of view

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Erich Brenner
  Institute of Clinical and Functional Anatomy, Medical University of Innsbruck
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Abstract

From an anatomical point of view, recurrences at the saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) could result from various sources. For one, it could be caused by a recanalisation of an originally occluded great saphenous vein (GSV). Secondly, another vein in the junction region could take over the function of the GSV and dilate. A third variation is a – more or less successful – generation of a new vein. In the last case, a sufficient vein could be generated, an insufficient vein could arise, or an inadequate venous regeneration, so that a cluster of frail but incomplete vasculature remains (neovasculature).

Key words

great saphenous vein - varices - recurrence - accessory saphenous veins - neovascularization

Schlüsselwörter

V. saphena magna - Varizen - Rezidiv - Vv. saphenae accessoriae - Neovaskularisation


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Article published online:
25 May 2020

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