Often, major veins are found alongside similarly named arteries, like a highway with cars moving in opposite directions: in the upper arm, for example, the axillary vein lies next to the axillary ...

[26] The superior border of the dissection is formed by the axillary vein laterally and the upper extent of level II nodes medially; the lateral border of the dissection is formed by the ...

An acute internal jugular, subclavian, or axillary DVT is a relatively common ... with an internal jugular vein thrombosis being the most common source. The inconsistent use of anticoagulation ...

DVT is when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. In particular, PSS is DVT of the upper extremities, specifically the axillary and subclavian veins in the arms. The syndrome is rare, with an ...

where it remained for 5 days. This was thought to be due to a thrombophlebitis of the right axillary and brachial veins that had become apparent at that time. Swelling and soreness of the arm and ...

Though generally harmless, hair-thin blemishes, known as spider veins, can cause some to want to cover up even in the heat. Treating spider veins is rarely a medical necessity (though some seek ...

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are visible through the skin and may appear as blue or purple twisted, knot-like cords. Varicose veins can occur anywhere in the body, but are more commonly ...

Vein ligation and stripping is a minor surgery. It is used to remove a damaged vein and prevent complications of vein damage. If several valves in a vein and the vein itself are heavily damaged, the ...

deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or venous thromboembolism; pericarditis without myocarditis; and sudden death. A ...

This surgery is also called a simple mastectomy. Modified radical mastectomy This surgery combines a total mastectomy with the removal of axillary (underarm) lymph nodes. You’ll need this surgery if ...