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Open Access 01-12-2024 | Postthrombotic Syndrome | Case Report

Valvar bypass surgery to ameliorate persistent lower limb edema caused by post-thrombotic syndrome: a case report and literature review

Authors: Yanyang Wang, Liang Zhao, Jie Zhang, Yali Du, Jianfeng Chen, Yingfeng Wu

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Obstruction and/or reflux compromise during venous emptying can facilitate different pathophysiologies in chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). We present a patient with persistent lower limb CVI edema caused by post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), who responded well to femoral vein valve therapy via axillary vein bypass after unsuccessful valvuloplasty, and led a normal life. During a 12 month observation period, bridging vessels completely restored original anatomical structures. In a literature study, no similar surgeries were reported, but we show that this operation may be feasible in selected patients.

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Title: Valvar bypass surgery to ameliorate persistent lower limb edema caused by post-thrombotic syndrome: a case report and literature review
Authors: Yanyang Wang
Liang Zhao
Jie Zhang
Yali Du
Jianfeng Chen
Yingfeng Wu
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Postthrombotic Syndrome
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Edema
Valvuloplasty
Valvuloplasty
Valvuloplasty
Phlebothrombosis
Venous Leg Ulcer
Venous Leg Ulcer
Varicosis
Varicosis
Varicosis
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02601-5

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