Combined effect of chronic partial occlusion and orthostatic load on the saphenous vein network: A varicosity model in the rat

Phlebology. 2020 Mar;35(2):92-101. doi: 10.1177/0268355519852557. Epub 2019 May 27.
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Keywords: Vein; collateral network; gravitational load; remodeling; varicosity; venous reflux.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Femoral Vein / pathology
  • Femoral Vein / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar
  • Saphenous Vein / pathology
  • Saphenous Vein / physiopathology*
  • Varicose Veins / pathology
  • Varicose Veins / physiopathology*
  • Vascular Remodeling*
  • Venous Insufficiency / pathology
  • Venous Insufficiency / physiopathology*