Venous Compression Syndromes

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2017 Apr;51(3):155-168. doi: 10.1177/1538574417697208.

Abstract

Venous compression syndromes occur due to extrinsic compression causing complications of venous hypertension or venous thrombosis. This review focuses on 4 venous compression syndromes involving the left common iliac vein, subclavian vein, left renal vein, and popliteal vein. Clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and management options are reviewed. When properly diagnosed and treated, long-term consequences can be avoided.

Keywords: compression; syndrome; venous.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Humans
  • May-Thurner Syndrome* / diagnostic imaging
  • May-Thurner Syndrome* / etiology
  • May-Thurner Syndrome* / physiopathology
  • May-Thurner Syndrome* / therapy
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases* / etiology
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases* / therapy
  • Phlebography / methods
  • Popliteal Vein* / diagnostic imaging
  • Popliteal Vein* / physiopathology
  • Renal Nutcracker Syndrome* / diagnostic imaging
  • Renal Nutcracker Syndrome* / etiology
  • Renal Nutcracker Syndrome* / physiopathology
  • Renal Nutcracker Syndrome* / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional
  • Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis* / etiology
  • Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis* / physiopathology
  • Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis* / therapy