Combined effect of chronic partial occlusion and orthostatic load on the saphenous vein network: A varicosity model in the rat.

CONCLUSIONS: Hemodynamic disturbance induces remodeling of the saphenous vein network. Walls of veins being in the process of flow-induced morphological remodeling are weak and more sensitive to gravitational load. Reticular vein conglomerates, veins with local dilations, and convoluted courses were observed.
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Source: Phlebology - May 26, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dörnyei G, Hetthéssy J, Patai B, Balogh F, Németi Á, Jäckel M, Tőkes A, Fees A, Varady Z, Monos E, Nádasy GL Tags: Phlebology Source Type: research