Small saphenous vein
Small saphenous vein | |
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Details | |
Source | dorsal venous arch of the foot |
Drains to | popliteal vein |
Identifiers | |
Latin | vena saphena parva |
TA98 | A12.3.11.010 |
TA2 | 5085 |
FMA | 44333 |
Anatomical terminology |
The small saphenous vein (also short saphenous vein or lesser saphenous vein) is a relatively large superficial vein of the posterior leg.
Structure
The origin of the small saphenous vein, (SSV) is where the dorsal vein from the
From its origin, it courses around the lateral aspect of the foot (inferior and posterior to the
Variation
Sometimes, the SSV joins the common gastrocnemius vein before draining in the popliteal vein.[2]
Sometimes, it does not make contact with the popliteal vein, but goes up to drain in the GSV at a variable level.[1]
Instead of draining in the popliteal vein, it can merge with the Giacomini vein and drain in the GSV at the superior 1/3 of the thigh.[1][3]
Clinical significance
Varicose veins
The small saphenous vein may become varicose.[4] In 20% of cases, this is associated with chronic venous insufficiency.[5] Vein stripping is an effective treatment.[4]
Vein Harvesting
The small saphenous vein may be harvested for transplant to elsewhere in the body, such as in
See also
Additional images
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Cross-section through middle of leg
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Nerves of the dorsum of the foot
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Veins of the leg
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-323-37726-3, retrieved 2020-11-19
- ^ ISBN 978-0-12-369515-4, retrieved 2020-11-19
- ^ "VEINSURG - Duplex Ultrasound Investigation of the Veins in Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Limbs-UIP Consensus Document. Part II. Anatomy". Archived from the original on 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-323-05726-4, retrieved 2020-11-25
- ISBN 978-0-323-37726-3, retrieved 2020-11-25
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4160-6208-0, retrieved 2020-11-25