Saphenofemoral recurrence from an an anatomist’s point of view

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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