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May-Thurner syndrome: Silent cause of venous thromboembolism

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) is characterized by the compression of the left iliac vein when it passes between the right common iliac artery and the spine. Complications of MTS include deep vein thrombus formation and even life-threatening pulmonary embolism.

Source: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.52768/2766-7820/3374

Authors: Unidade Funcional de Medicina 4, Unidade local de saude de Sao Jose, Lisboa, Portugal., Sofia Eusebio

Institutions: Unidade Local de Saúde de São José, Hospital de São José

Language: English

Topic: Vascular anomalies and interventions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4409686342