The principal veins in the superficial system are the great saphenous vein (GSV) and the small saphenous ... or deep venous thrombosis. Independent of obstruction, deep venous thrombosis has ...

In grade 2 superficial varicose veins, the cause is often saphenous vein insufficiency ... is contraindicated for patients with deep vein thrombosis as it can lead to death.

Sequential compression devices are used to reduce venous stasis and deep venous thrombosis ... above and below the saphenous vein bifurcation, the division of the superficial and deep systems ...