Iliac vein compression syndrome: Case report and review of the literature

Iliac vein compression syndrome is a clinical condition that occurs as a result of compression of the left iliac vein between the right iliac artery and the fifth lumbar vertebrae. Patients usually have marked edema of the left leg. We report a case of a 16-year-old man who sought medical attention...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery 1996-09, Vol.24 (3), p.477-481
Main Authors: Akers, Donald Lea, Creado, Brian, Hewitt, Robert L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cellulitis - etiology
Constriction, Pathologic
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Edema - etiology
Humans
Iliac Vein - surgery
Leg
Male
Medical sciences
Peripheral Vascular Diseases - complications
Peripheral Vascular Diseases - diagnosis
Peripheral Vascular Diseases - surgery
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Summary:Iliac vein compression syndrome is a clinical condition that occurs as a result of compression of the left iliac vein between the right iliac artery and the fifth lumbar vertebrae. Patients usually have marked edema of the left leg. We report a case of a 16-year-old man who sought medical attention with significant left lower leg edema and four previous episodes of left leg cellulitis. Evaluation demonstrated venous hypertension as a result of left iliac vein compression. The patient underwent surgical correction; his symptoms resolved. Details and management of the case are presented and discussed. A review of the current literature regarding this condition also is included. (J Vasc Surg 1996;24:477-81.)
ISSN:0741-5214
1097-6809
DOI:10.1016/S0741-5214(96)70205-7