Superficial thrombophlebitis of pubic collateral veins after gynecological surgery: a case report.
Superficial pubic collateral veins are the result of iliac vein occlusion due to previous thrombosis. They can be accompanied by deep crossover veins. We present a patient with thrombophlebitis of superficial pubic collateral veins after a hysteroscopic procedure.
Tielliu
I F
IF
University Hospital of Antwerp, Department of Surgery, Edegem, Belgium.
De Maeseneer
M G
MG
Tjalma
W A
WA
Van Schil
P E
PE
Eyskens
E J
EJ
D000328:Adult; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D010690:Phlebography; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging