The principal veins in the superficial system are the great saphenous vein (GSV) and the small saphenous ... or deep venous thrombosis. Independent of obstruction, deep venous thrombosis has ...

In grade 2 superficial varicose veins, the cause is often saphenous vein insufficiency ... is contraindicated for patients with deep vein thrombosis as it can lead to death.

Deep venous thrombosis ... comprises the superficial venous system. At the medial aspect of the thigh in the deep fascia, the lesser saphenous subsystem enters the femoral vein at the saphenous ...