Duplication of Great Saphenous Vein (GSV), A Rare Variation: A Case Report

Authors

  • Adil Asghar

Keywords:

Great saphenous vein, Duplication, Egyptian eye, varicose vein

Abstract

Anatomy of great saphenous vein has an importance in varicosity of lower limb and where venous graft is needed. We described unique duplication pattern of great saphenous vein reported in during routine dissection. The incidence of duplication of great saphenous vein is 1.3%. This report will increase awareness in vascular ultrasonologist and clinician about great saphenous vein related to varicosity and venous graft.

 

Key words: great saphenous vein, duplication, Egyptian eye, varicose vein.

Author Biography

  • Adil Asghar
    DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY , ASSISTANT PROFESSOR , UPRIMS SAIFAI ETAWAH

Published

2015-01-16

Issue

Section

Case Study