The great saphenous vein (GSV) or long saphenous vein (/ səˈfiːnəs /) is a large, subcutaneous, superficial vein of the leg. It is the longest vein in the body, running along the length of the lower limb, returning blood from the foot, leg and thigh to the deep femoral vein at the femoral triangle.

2023年3月1日 · Great saphenous vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot blocks one of your great saphenous veins. Only rarely does it travel to your lungs, possibly causing a dangerous pulmonary embolism....

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2024年5月17日 · Learn what a great saphenous vein thrombosis (GSVT) is. Discover how blood clots in the GSV can lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the potentially life-threatening condition of pulmonary embolism (PE). Explore the risk factors, symptoms, and modern…

2024年11月14日 · Running from the top of the foot (dorsum) and up the inner sides of the leg, the great saphenous vein is the body’s longest vein. The vein’s primary task is to drain deoxygenated blood from the foot, as well as superficial parts of the leg and knee (closer to the surface).

The saphenous vein (otherwise known as the great saphenous vein or GSV) is the longest in the human body. It extends from the top of the foot to the upper thigh/groin area and like all veins, problems can occur. So what issues are associated with the GSV and more importantly, why do they occur. Let’s take a closer look.

2023年5月25日 · In this article, we will discuss the anatomy and clinical relevance of the great saphenous vein. The great saphenous vein is a large superficial vein of the lower limb. It drains into the femoral vein, which is the medial most structure in the femoral triangle.