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May-Thurner syndrome.

E J Ferris, W N Lim, P L Smith

    Radiology
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    May-Thurner syndrome, characterized by a venous spur, can cause chronic left leg edema. Surgical repair of the obstructed left common iliac vein significantly improved symptoms in patients studied.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Radiology
    • Venous Disease

    Background:

    • Chronic edema in the left leg can significantly impact patient quality of life.
    • May-Thurner syndrome, a condition involving venous compression, is a potential underlying cause.
    • Diagnostic imaging and hemodynamic studies are crucial for identifying venous obstructions.

    Observation:

    • Three patients presented with long-standing left leg edema.
    • Venography revealed a characteristic "spur" at the left common iliac vein, indicative of May-Thurner syndrome.
    • Surgical exploration identified intimal hypertrophy causing partial obstruction in the left common iliac vein.

    Findings:

    • May-Thurner syndrome was confirmed in all three patients via venographic "spur" findings.

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  • Significant intimal hypertrophy of the left common iliac vein was observed during surgical exploration.
  • Surgical repair of the venous obstruction led to substantial clinical improvement.

    • Implications:

    • Venography is a key diagnostic tool for identifying May-Thurner syndrome.
    • Surgical intervention can effectively treat May-Thurner syndrome and alleviate chronic leg edema.
    • Hemodynamic pressure measurements can supplement imaging in confirming the diagnosis.