Non satellite veins in the pelvic limb of the llama (Lama glama)

The objective of this study was to determine the major differences in the venous system of the pelvic limb of the llama (Lama glama) and that of other mammals, including humans. Eight adult llamas, preserved by means of 6% formalin solution at 0°C, were dissected. The venous system was perfused with a solution of 17% coloured industrial gelatin. Two venous systems are recognised, superficial and deep. The veins of the deep system follow the same course as the arteries, except for two important veins located in the femoral, popliteal and crural regions. A more voluminous vein than the femoral originates in a venous tripod in the proximal part of the femoral canal and forms an anastomosis with the femoral vein distally. The popliteal vein gives off an expansion located along the popliteal region. In the leg, it continues with a vein that accompanies the tibial nerve and forms an anastomosis distally with the medial saphenous vein. The described venous distribution represents an interesting complement to the medial saphenous, popliteal and femoral veins, being more important than the last one for its volume. In the thigh it would correspond to the deep femoral vein as in humans and dogs; the homology in the popliteal and leg regions is too difficult because it probably corresponds to the caudal tibial vein of the human, the caudal branch of the medial saphenous vein, and the satellite vein of the tibial nerve in the horse. Anat Rec 256:99–103, 1999. © 1999 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

腘静脉的组成及其瓣膜的观测

对100侧成人尸体各23侧童尸下肢小腿深静脉的观察和测量,结果表明:腘静脉的支数以2支型最多(65.85%);腘静脉的组成分2个主型和10个亚型,以Ⅰ a 型最多(26.39%);腘静脉外径(成人86侧)1支型平均值为6.03mm、2支型大支为6.35mm,小腿诸深静脉外径均较细小。102侧腘静脉中平均每条腘静脉有2.26个瓣,一条腘静脉内有2个瓣者最多(53.92%);腘静脉第1段第1瓣位置平均在膝关节线以上12.06cm,胭静脉第2段第1瓣位置在膝关节线以下2.08cm。92侧小隐静脉的回流分3型,正常型最多见(占78.26%)。     

上臂静脉段移植的应用解剖

目的：为采用自体带瓣臂静脉段移植术治疗下肢深静脉功能不全提供解剖学基础。方法：观测４６侧上臂头静脉、贵要静脉及肱静脉外径、瓣膜的数目和分布。结果：各静脉外径均大于３ｍｍ,但头静脉较贵要静脉和肱静脉细。臂中段的静脉瓣膜比臂上、下段多,所有的臂中段都至少有１条适于带瓣移植的静脉段,而在臂上、下段仅分别为７６％和７０％。结论：在臂中段内侧作切口是截取带瓣贵要静脉或肱静脉段的最适位置。     

Septum in the external jugular vein

We examined 70 external jugular veins from 35 cadavers. In six veins we observed a septum, 6–25 mm long, which completely divided the lumen of the vein. The septum, which has not been previously described, was located approximately 5 cm superior to the vein's termination into the subclavian vein. Histologically, the septum is composed of tunica intima and tunica media in contrast to venous valves which are composed of tunica intima only.     

足背深浅静脉交通支的瓣膜朝向与皮瓣移植的关系

解剖研究了30例成人下肢标本的足背浅静脉与深静脉间的交通支,重点观察了这些交通支内瓣膜存缺情况及其朝向。这些交通支的静脉瓣可以分为三类:第一型的静脉瓣膜朝向引导血流由浅入深,第二型则引导血流由深至浅,第三型静脉交通支内没有瓣膜。足背皮瓣移植术中,沟通深浅两套静脉系统的关键性交通支是浅弓支。浅弓支属第三型,其出现率占70%,这是大多数足背皮瓣移植时只吻合浅静脉或深静脉均能引导血液回流,保证皮瓣成活的解剖学基础。但对30%缺乏浅弓支的个体,手术时必须同时吻合浅深两套静脉,才能保证回流通畅。     

下肢股段主要静脉及其瓣膜的解剖及临床意义

目的通过对103侧成人尸体下肢股段主要静脉及其瓣膜的观测,为临床血管疾病的外科及介入诊疗提供形态学依据。方法在103侧成人尸体下肢股段中观测主要静脉瓣膜的数量及形状、静脉特别点外径、静脉特别点的体表位置。结果大隐静脉股段瓣膜均为双瓣型,隐股点处外径(真径)为(5.18±1.25)mm,隐股点至腹股沟韧带的距离为(3.92±0.71)cm;股浅静脉第一对瓣膜多为双瓣型,瓣膜附着缘静脉外径(压扁径)为(1.06±0.17)cm,其位置较恒定,距股深静脉入口下缘(1.16±0.66)cm,到隐股点距离为(6.16±1.69)cm;股深静脉注入点下缘至隐股点下缘的距离为(5.00±1.57)cm,至腹股沟韧带的距离为(7.84±1.89)cm。结论以上观测结果为临床血管外科手术及介入治疗提供解剖学基础。     

手部静脉的解剖学研究技术

目的：为手外科解剖学研究提供技术方法。方法：用８例新鲜尸体前臂标本进行静脉血管灌注。结果：手掌和手指末梢的细小静脉均能显示。结论：病死性标本应行血管冲洗,外伤大失血致死标本可不行血管冲洗。童尸静脉瓣柔弱或丧失;福尔马林固定作用可使成人的静脉瓣功能减弱或丧失。上述２种情况加压灌注均可突破静脉瓣的阻力,使填充剂逆行到达末梢静脉。动脉插管顺血流循环途径灌注静脉系,可避开静脉瓣的阻力,全面显示静脉     

Life without the vein of Galen: Clinical and radiographic sequelae

A thorough understanding of the anatomy of the pineal region, particularly venous drainage, is critical for gaining open surgical access to the pineal gland. The adverse sequelae after intraoperative venous occlusion are assumed to be catastrophic but have been scarcely reported. We report a case of pineocytoma in which the vein of Galen was ligated without postoperative adverse sequelae. Pineal region anatomy with emphasis on deep veins was reviewed in large anatomical studies. There are tremendous anatomical variations in the vein of Galen and its tributaries. Several confounding factors can be encountered during surgery and may lead to accidental sacrifice of the vein of Galen. Survival after focal occlusion of a major deep vein depends on the development of collateral circulation as shown in our case report. Venous drainage remains the cornerstone in the surgical planning of the pineal region. Anatomical variations and venous collaterals undoubtedly contributed to the mixed reports of adverse sequelae after venous sacrifice. Vein of Galen ligation may be survivable but consequences cannot be predicted without a thorough pre-ligation assessment of regional venous collateral drainage. Thorough understanding of the venous anatomy, meticulous planning of the surgical approach and avoidance of the occlusion of the vein of Galen and its major tributaries are key factors to successful pineal region surgery.     

髂静脉压迫综合征的造影表现

目的：探讨髂静脉压迫综合征的造影方法及表现。方法：对79例髂静脉压迫综合征患者行血管造影检查，其中单纯下肢深静脉顺行造影17例，另62例加做股静脉插管造影。结果：79例患者髂静脉均有不同程度的狭窄，左侧72例，右侧6例，双侧1例；其中髂静脉病变部位近端增宽、密度减低25例，局部狭窄23例，充盈缺损14例，正位造影正常、侧位造影明显狭窄14例，髂静脉闭塞3例。所有患者显示不同程度的股静脉瓣膜返流。结论：血管造影是诊断髂静脉压迫综合征最确切和实用的方法。     

下肢深静脉血栓的超声诊断价值及相关诊断方法的应用

目的 研究下肢深静脉血栓的超声诊断价值及相关诊断方法的应用。方法 选取2018年5月~2019年5月在我院诊治的132例下肢深静脉血栓患者临床资料,患者均采用常规超声和多普勒超声检查,比较两种诊断方法下肢静脉血栓的检出率、不同节段下肢静脉血栓灵敏度。结果 彩色多普勒超声检查下肢深静脉血栓检出率为96.21%,高于常规超声检查的80.30%,差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）;彩色多普勒超声检查不同节段下肢深静脉血栓（股静脉、髂总静脉、腘静脉、胫后静脉、胫前静脉）灵敏性、特异性查比较,差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）;彩色多普勒超声对股静脉（96.66）、腘静脉（92.59）的灵敏性较高,对髂总静脉、胫后静脉、胫前静脉的灵敏性较低。结论 下肢深静脉血栓采用彩色多普勒超声检出率高,且对出不同节段深静脉血栓灵敏性存在差异,无创伤,具有良好的重复性,有一定的的诊断价值。     

Anatomical study of distribution of valves of the cutaneous veins of adult''s limbs

Since the cutaneous veins of the four limbs have been used as autogenous grafts in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders, knowledge of distribution of the valves is increasingly required depending upon the use. In the gross anatomical study of distribution of valves of the trunci venae, there has been argument about locational relationships between the venous roots and the valves in the vicinity of the roots and the inter-valvular distance. However, there have been only few reports discussing detailed information about valves of the cutaneous veins of the four limbs. The authors observed patterns of distribution of the cutaneous venous valves of the four limbs of cadavers prepared for practice in anatomy. The following parts were excised from each cadaver: the cephalic, basilic, and the great saphenous veins, which originate from the acral venous network and flow into the proximal deep veins, and the venous roots communicating with these veins. An incision was made on each excised vein in the direction of the long axis under observation with a stereoscopic microscope, and the inter-valvular distance and the distance between the valve and the orifice of venous root in the vicinity of the valve were measured. The inter-valvular distance varied with type of the truncus venae, and it varied according to area even in the same truncus venae.     

Anatomy of arm veins: Significance for vein valve transplantation

Vein valve transplantation is a recently described operation to treat the sequelae of lower extremity venous hypertension resulting from valvular dysfunction. The operation involves harvesting a segment of an arm vein contianing a competent valve and transplanting it into a lower extremity vein. To determine the optimal incisions for obtaining a suitable valve-containing segment of vein, 20 cadaver arms were dissected. Cephalic, basilic, and brachial veins were examined for size, distribution of valves, and presence of tandem valves (defined as valves separated by 2 cm or less). Because patency rates are low in vascular grafts < 4 mm in diameter, only veins of this size or greater were considered adequate for transplantation. Cephalic veinswere found to have a consistently smaller diameter than basilic or brachial veins (P < 0.0001). Incisions for exposure of the basilic and brachial veins were evaluated. When exposure was limited to the middle third of the arm, an adequate vein, either the basilic or one of the brachial veins, was found in all cases. When either the distal or proximal third of the arm was exposed, however, an adequate vein was found in only 70% of the cases (P < 0.02). Tandem valves, although potentially useful, were present in only 5%, 25%, and 20%, respectively, of distal, middle, and proximal arm segments. Based on the results of this study, a medial incision along the middle third of the arm, exposing a basilic or brachial vein, is recommended as the optimal approach for vein harvesting in vein valve transplantation.     

Novel findings of the anatomy and variations of the axillary vein and its tributaries

The anatomy and variations of the axillary vein has significant implications in various invasive procedures such as venous access, axillary block, arteriovenous fistula creation, axillary node dissection, breast augmentation, and other surgical procedures involving the axilla. To clarify the anatomy of the axillary vein and its tributaries, 40 cadaveric upper extremities were examined after dissection and were classified into several types according to the courses and terminations of brachial veins. The brachial veins ended separately (Type A; 72.5%) or made a common brachial vein (Type B; 27.5%) to enter the basilic vein or the axillary vein. The basilic vein was absent in 5.0% of the specimens. Duplication of the axillary vein was observed in 17.5% of the specimens and the lateral venous channel running along the lateral wall of the axilla was observed in 40.0% of the specimens. The most common drainage vein of the deep brachial vein was the lateral brachial vein (67.5%). The anterior circumflex humeral vein also emptied into the lateral brachial vein in 67.5% of the specimens. The posterior circumflex humeral vein crossed posterior side of the brachial plexus to join either the axillary vein (45.0%) or subscapular vein (42.5%). Perforation of the lateral root of median nerve by a lateral brachial vein, a common brachial vein, or a venous channel was observed in 15.0% of the specimens. Other venous variations accompanying the variations of the axillary artery or the brachial artery are described herein. The clinical importance of these findings is described in the discussion. Clin. Anat. 25:893–902, 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Micro-venous valves in the superficial veins of the human lower limb

It is commonly believed that venous valves are not present in veins smaller than 2 mm in diameter. Venous valves, however, have been identified recently in small veins in several regions of the body. This study was undertaken to determine the size distribution of venous valves in the human lower limb micro-venous circulation. Vascular casts were made from six adult lower limbs and the sampled areas were viewed by scanning electron microscopy. In total, 2,376 valves were identified from 410 cm(3) of subcutaneous tissue. The vast majority (94%) of the valves were in veins less than 300 microm in luminal diameter, with 65% of the valves present in venous channels less than 100 microm in luminal diameter. The smallest valves identified were present in venous channels 18 microm in diameter. All valves were bicuspid and often associated with a tributary. Endothelial cells on the vein wall not associated with a valve were fusiform and arranged parallel to the long axis of the vessel, however, the endothelial cells on the luminal and valve sinus surfaces of the cusp were more polyhedral in shape and showed no obvious pattern of alignment. This study provides direct evidence to show that small superficial veins of the human lower limb do contain abundant venous valves and, for the first time, shows that the majority of these valves are present within venous channels less than 100 microm in luminal diameter.     

Proximal great saphenous vein cut down: an evaluation of techniques and anatomical considerations

Cut-down techniques by which emergency venous access can be achieved are important, particularly, in the resuscitation of haemodynamically depleted patients where percutaneous access to collapsed veins is a problem. The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of different methods that are used to locate the proximal great saphenous vein in the thigh and to describe the vein's immediate course. A further component was to identify the position of the valves in the proximal great saphenous vein. Needles were placed in 42 cadaver thighs as defined by the techniques identified from the literature and surgical practice. After a detailed dissection, the vein's relation to these needles was measured and the course of the vein and number of valves noted in relation to easily identifiable landmarks. Landmarks in 2.5-cm intervals on a line from the pubic tubercle to the adductor tubercle of the femur were used. The rule of two's, an experimental method by one of the authors, along with Dronen's second method localized the vein most successfully. The course of the vein was scrutinized and found to have a rather direct course as it proceeded medially toward the saphenous hiatus. The largest population of valves could be found in the proximal 5 cm (76%) with a valve in the confluence of the great saphenous vein and the femoral vein being the most common. Valve populations were found to decrease in number from proximal to distal, which would have implications with the placement of catheters into the vein for fluid resuscitation.     

完全性肺静脉异位连接的解剖分型及临床意义

目的：探讨完全性肺静脉异位连接（total anomalous pulmonary venous connection,TAPVC．）的解剖分型及其临床意义。方法：46例TAPVC患者按照Darling分型方法分型，并将心上型和心内型各分为2个亚形。将全组病例分成梗阻型和非梗阻型。对照术前患者的临床症状及体征及术后疗效。结果：46例TAPVC中心上型25例，肺静脉总干经垂直静脉连接于上腔静脉23例，肺静脉总干直接开口于右侧上腔静脉2例；心内型17例，肺静脉总干开口于冠状静脉窦11例，开口于右心房6例；心下型4例。肺静脉总干通过垂直静脉连接于肝门静脉。肺静脉回流梗阻7例，均依据解剖分型选择手术治疗。死亡4例，余康复出院。结论：TAPVC的解剖分型对其临床诊断及治疗有较高的价值。     

股骨头颈骨内、外静脉回流的解剖学研究

目的 :为探讨Legg Perthes病的发病机理及临床治疗提供形态学依据。 方法 :采用巨微解剖、血管透明、组织切片、造影、扫描电镜等方法对 45例胎儿、新生儿及儿童的股骨头颈骨内、外静脉回流途径、骨内微血管构筑特点进行观察。结果 :(1 )髋关节骨外静脉包括 :旋股内、外侧静脉 ,闭孔静脉 ,臀上、下静脉 ,颈后静脉 ,髂腰静脉 ,股骨头韧带静脉 ,颈升静脉 ;骨内静脉包括 :前、后、上、下骺静脉 ,内骺静脉 ,前、后、上、下干骺静脉。关节囊内存在丰富的滑膜下静脉网 ,髋关节周围形成两个彼此有吻合的环状结构。(2 )一条微动脉一般有两条微静脉伴行 ,微静脉间有丰富的横行吻合支 ,在微动脉移行为毛细血管的部位 ,常可见到环形缩窄。结论 :(1 )Legg Perthes病与股骨头、颈静脉回流障碍密切相关。 (2 )根据股骨头、颈骨内外静脉回流特点 ,Legg Perthes病可以设计骨内、外双重介入治疗 ,骨内、囊内静脉搭桥的显微外科治疗方案     

彩超对曲张静脉管径和交通静脉反流与临床分级的相关性研究

目的应用彩色多普勒超声（彩超）对静脉曲张的患肢及正常肢体进行检查，探讨小腿交通静脉反流对临床分级的影响，并对比观察观察组及正常组下肢静脉的管径。方法站立位时通过彩色多普勒超声对观察组25例患者的39条患肢与正常组10例患者（健康下肢）和正常人的12条健康下肢进行检查，对比观察有无小腿交通静脉反流、静脉管径等参数；对小腿交通静脉反流与临床分级作相关分析。结果正常组小腿交通静脉管径均小于3mm．未见交通静脉反流。观察组小腿交通静脉管径大于4mm伴有反流者18条下肢，小腿交通静脉反流与临床分级具有相关性（Fisher＇s exact=0．005），有小腿交通静脉反流者临床分级更高。站立位观察组患者的下肢大隐静脉、股总静脉、股浅静脉、胭静脉管径较正常组健康者的增宽。结论有小腿交通静脉反流者临床分级更高，故应常规检查小腿交通静脉；下肢静脉曲张组静脉管径较正常者的增宽，因此，发现静脉管径明显增粗时，应观察静脉有无反流。     

大鼠后肢深静脉血栓模型的制备与研究

目的 用SD大鼠建立后肢深静脉血栓（DVT）动物模型，利用此模型进行形态学研究。方法 手术结扎下腔静脉和髂总静脉法建立SD大鼠DVT模型，通过肉眼观察和组织学研究DVT模型的股静脉血栓形成情况。结果 在手术后6h、12h、24h、2d、4d、8d六个时间点，实验组DVT发生率显著高于对照组；实验组动物股静脉内皮细胞受到损害，白细胞粘附并浸润股静脉壁。结论 利用结扎下腔静脉和髂总静脉法可建立SD大鼠DVT模型，白细胞在DVT形成中起重要作用。     

Morphology of the human internal vertebral venous plexus: A cadaver study after intravenous araldite CY 221 injection

Reviewing the literature on the vascular anatomy of the spinal epidural space, it appeared that the knowledge of the internal vertebral venous plexus is limited. Injection studies of the entire internal vertebral venous plexus after application of modern techniques, to the best of our knowledge, have never been performed. Based on the clinical importance of these structures, it was decided to study the human vertebral venous system after Araldite CY 221 injection, in order to update the morphological characteristics of the internal vertebral venous system. The vertebral venous systems of ten fresh human cadavers, between 64 and 93 years of age, were injected with Araldite CY 221 mixture. All cadavers were dissected and the posterior and anterior internal vertebral venous plexuses were studied in detail. The anterior part of the internal vertebral venous plexus is fairly constant. On the contrary, the posterior internal vertebral venous plexus showed a striking segmental and interindividual variability. In the thoracic area, two types of traversing veins are observed. Both types show a somewhat symmetrical “inversed V” configuration. No anatomical valves were observed. Nevertheless, anterograde flushing (via the femoral veins) of the vertebral venous system appeared to proceed much faster than retrograde flushing (via the superior vena cava). The classical picture of the internal vertebral venous plexus appears a simplification of the actual situation. Especially in the posterior part, segmental and interindividual differences are prominent. The preferential direction of the flow during flushing suggests the presence of functional valves, which are probably located in the thoracic part of the posterior internal vertebral venous plexus, resulting from the typical shape of the veins in this area. This might explain the difficulties with imaging of the posterior part of the internal vertebral venous plexus in vitro as well as in vivo. Further study is needed to determine whether the configuration of the posterior internal vertebral venous plexus in younger individuals is different, compared with the presently studied aged subjects. Anat. Rec. 249:285–294, 1997. © 1997 Wiley-Liss, Inc.