Implementation of new endovenous treatments in therapy for lateral embryonic veins

Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome is characterized by a persistent lateral embryonic vein. This so-called marginal vein has a large diameter causing venous stasis and venous hypertension because of the absence of valves along its entire length. The extensive diameter of the vein impedes successful treatmen...

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Main Authors: Ulrike Huegel, MD, Iris Baumgartner, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468428719300164