Thoracic Key

Fig. 42.1 SVCS due to an occluding tumor thrombus in the superior vena cava (SVC) Fig. 42.2 SVCS due to bilateral obstruction of the brachiocephalic veins shown by venography through…

Fig. 9.1 The ClosureFast radiofrequency generator and attached 7 cm segmental ablation catheter. The data display shows the catheter temperature (120°C), treatment time (17 s), and power applied to maintain the…

Fig. 1.1 Venogram of persistent left SVC (arrow). Used with permission from [9]. (c)2011 Povoski and Khabiri; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. This image is from an Open Access article distributed…

Fig. 7.1 Varicose vein preoperative skin marking: the outline of the varicose vein and the most emerging points are marked with a permanent skin marker Great Saphenous Vein High Ligation…

Fig. 35.1 Venogram showing slow flow of contrast across the origin of the left CIV (A) and delayed filling of trans-pelvic collaterals (B) Fig. 35.2 Pelvic venogram demonstrating brisk filling…

Fig. 16.1 Location of potential DVT and EHIT. EHIT occurs at the junction of superficial truncal and deep veins, while DVT can occur anywhere within the deep venous system. The…

Fig. 28.1 Anatomy of the thoracic outlet Chronic compression of the venous system at the thoracic outlet is thought to lead to cyclical inflammation and quiescence. This eventually can generate…

Vein Luminal area (mm2) Diameter (mm) CFV 125 12 EIV 150 14 CIV 200 16 CFV common femoral vein, EIV external iliac vein, CIV common iliac vein Treatment Endovascular Intervention…

Fig. 38.1 Right-to-left femoral vein bypass of the left great saphenous vein (Palma procedure) (Reproduced with permission from the Mayo Foundation) Fig. 38.2 Magnetic resonance angiography at 9 months after a…

Fig. 36.1 The TriForce Peripheral Crossing Set (Cook Medical, Bloomington, Indiana) An advanced adjunctive technique that can be used to increase the trackability of balloons and stents across chronically occluded…