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KMID : 0603120130220020048
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Journal of the Korean Microsurgical Society
2013 Volume.22 No. 2 p.48 ~ p.51
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Anatomical Variation of the Lesser Saphenous Vein
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Hwang So-Min
Pan Hao-Ching
Kim Hong-Il
Jung Yong-Hui
Kim Hyung-Do
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Abstract
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Purpose: The lessor saphenous vein is an anatomical index in various surgical methodsinvolving an approach to the popliteal fossa. However, occasionally, there have beensome cases where the surgical process was difficult because the lessor saphenous veinwas not found in the popliteal fossa during the operation process. The aim of this study isto determine the frequency of the anatomical variation of lessor saphenous vein not foundin the popliteal fossa with a review of the literature.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 83 cases of selective neurectomyfor hypertrophic calf performed in our clinic from March 1997 to June 2013. There were42 patients, with a mean age of 32.8 years old. We confirmed the existence of the lessorsaphenous vein in the popliteal fossa during the operation process.
Results: Among 83 cases during this study period, the lesser saphenous vein was notfound in four cases. In one patient, no lesser saphenous vein was found on either side ofthe popliteal fossa, and in two patients, no lesser saphenous vein was found on the leftside of the popliteal fossa. As a result, the frequency of variation was found to be 4.8%.
Conclusion: Due to the anatomical variation of the lessor saphenous vein, it may notbe found in the midline of the popliteal fossa. Based on the literature review, severalpossibilities for failure to observe the lesser saphenous vein could be suggested. Ifsurgeons are well aware of these possibilities, the steadier operation could be performed.
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KEYWORD
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Saphenous vein, Popliteal vein, Anatomic variation
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