Varicose veins (VVs) classically result from venous hypertension owing to incompetence of the major communications between the superficial and deep veins of the lower extremity. In a significant ...

The venous anatomy of the lower leg is made up of two axial systems ... fascia in the subcutaneous tissues. The principal veins in the superficial system are the great saphenous vein (GSV ...

DVT can also lead to long-lasting problems. It may damage the vein and cause the leg to ache, swell, and change color. Clots can also form in superficial veins. Blood clots with inflammation in ...

The subcu is a layer of fat which is just beneath the skin and can become inflamed and infected with a small wound such as a scratch, puncture or other superficial ... lower extremity and deep ...