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Venous Anatomy, Development, and Variations

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Abstract

Venous developmental anatomy and embryology are fundamental to understanding venous disorders. Embryologic signaling has now been defined to establish differentiation of the circuit into arterial and venous components. The venous system is the most varied system in the human body. Clinical impact of developmental anomalies is reviewed. The currently accepted terms of venous dysfunction, anatomy, and clinical syndromes associated with congenital vascular malformations are presented.

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Abbreviations

CT:

Computed tomography

DVT:

Deep venous thrombosis

GSV:

Great saphenous vein

IVC:

Inferior vena cava

LE:

Lower extremity

PLSVC:

Persistent left superior vena cava

PV:

Perforating veins

SMV:

Superior mesenteric vein

SSV:

Small saphenous vein

SVC:

Superior vena cava

VEGF:

Vascular endothelial growth factor

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We would like to thank the following individuals for their assistance and input in preparing this chapter: Sheena Sullivan, Good Samaritan TriHealth Hospital, Cincinnati, OH; Michael Wolujewicz MD, Good Samaritan TriHealth Hospital, Cincinnati, OH; Paul J Dorio MD, Mercy Health West, Cincinnati, OH; and Angela N Fellner PhD CCRP, TriHealth Hatton Research Institute, Cincinnati, OH.

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  1. Department of General & Vascular Surgery, Good Samaritan TriHealth Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, USA

    Joann M. Lohr MD, FACS, RVT, CWSP

  2. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, McLaren Bay Heart & Vascular, McLaren Bay Region, Michigan State University, 1900 Columbus Avenue, 4th Floor, South Tower, Bay City, MI, 48708, USA

    Nicolas J. Mouawad MD, MPH, MBA, RPVI

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    Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar

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Lohr, J.M., Mouawad, N.J. (2018). Venous Anatomy, Development, and Variations. In: Chaar, C. (eds) Current Management of Venous Diseases . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65226-9_1

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