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great saphenous vein
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great saphenous vein
n.
A vein formed by the union of the dorsal vein of the big toe and the dorsal venous arch of the foot and empties into the femoral vein in the upper part of the femoral triangle.


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The GSV is usually small further down the calf; the size transition seen on ultrasound guides where to access the GSV Occasionally, the puncture and treatment can be applied to superficial tributaries that remain relatively straight and parallel to the course of the GSV In this case, these so-called superficial accessory saphenous veins can be accessed directly at the most peripheral part of the straight segment.
In our experience, more than 95% of small saphenous veins, accessory saphenous veins and posterior thigh circumflex veins have remained closed after initial EVLT(R) treatment.
 
 
 
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