Surgical anteriorization of the left common iliac vein results in improved venous outflow and quality of life for May-Thurner syndrome

May-Thurner syndrome or left iliac vein compression occurs when the left common iliac vein is compressed by the right common iliac artery, leading to venous outflow obstruction. This obstruction can cause venous hypertension, resulting in lower extremity swelling, discoloration, pelvic congestion, a...

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Published in:	Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
Main Authors:	Khanjan Nagarsheth, MD, Suzanna Fitzpatrick, DNP, Lidia Castillo, BS, Lena Abdulrahman, BS, Eleanor Dunlap, DNP
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Left iliac vein compression May Thurner Syndrome Surgical anteriorization iliac vein
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468428724000790