May-Thurner Syndrome: A Case Report

May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) or iliac vein compression syndrome is caused by compression of the left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery. This obstruction may cause leg swelling, varicosities, deep venous thrombosis, chronic venous stasis ulcers, or more serious complications, such as p...

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Main Authors: Cihan Duran, Saurabh Rohatgi, Nicole Wake, Frank J. Rybicki, Michael Steigner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AVES 2011-08-01
Series:Eurasian Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.eajm.org/text.php3?id=403