Biomaterial Database

The short saphenous vein. 1979

R A Nabatoff

If an incompetent short saphenous vein is overlooked during an operation, varicosities invariably recur. A flush saphenopopliteal venous ligation is essential, since it is difficult to eliminate marked valvular insufficiency at this site by injections of a sclerosing solution. The prone position affords excellent exposure of the saphenopopliteal junction. Since the anatomy varies greatly, a flexible approach is desirable. If the anatomy is straightforward and the junction is close to the popliteal space, a transverse skin incision affords excellent exposure and heals well. Although it does not heal as well, a vertical or S-shaped incision is advisable in more complicated instances because it provides better exposure. If all valvular insufficiency is corrected at operation and the patient checked annually so that any new varices can be eliminated by injections, the leg should remain free of varicose veins.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008722	Methods	A series of steps taken in order to conduct research.	Techniques,Methodological Studies,Methodological Study,Procedures,Studies, Methodological,Study, Methodological,Method,Procedure,Technique
D011152	Popliteal Vein	The vein formed by the union of the anterior and posterior tibial veins; it courses through the popliteal space and becomes the femoral vein.	Popliteal Veins,Vein, Popliteal,Veins, Popliteal
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012501	Saphenous Vein	The vein which drains the foot and leg.	Saphenous Veins,Vein, Saphenous,Veins, Saphenous
D014689	Venous Insufficiency	Impaired venous blood flow or venous return (venous stasis), usually caused by inadequate venous valves. Venous insufficiency often occurs in the legs, and is associated with EDEMA and sometimes with VENOUS STASIS ULCERS at the ankle.	Insufficiencies, Venous,Insufficiency, Venous,Venous Insufficiencies