title: Superficial thrombophlebitis of pubic collateral veins after gynecological surgery: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital of Antwerp, Department of Surgery, Edegem, Belgium.
authors.forename: I F
authors.initials: IF
authors.lastname: Tielliu
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: De Maeseneer
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Tjalma
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Van Schil
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Eyskens
mesh_terms: 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