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Great saphenous vein structure

Known as: saphenous vein, V. saphena magna, Vena saphena magna 
A long superficial vein originating from the dorsal vein at the big toe and the dorsal venous arch of the foot and extending up the inner leg to… 
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2007
2007
Strip‐track revascularization after stripping of the great saphenous vein
Varicose veins that recur after standard high tie and strip are often associated with venous reflux in the thigh, as shown by… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Ultrasound‐guided foam sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins
The aim was to assess the early efficacy and complications of ultrasound‐guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) in a cohort of patients… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Lower Energy Endovenous Laser Ablation of the Great Saphenous Vein with 980 nm Diode Laser in Continuous Mode
PurposeTo assess clinical outcomes, complication rates, and unit energy applied using 980 nm diode endovenous laser treatment at… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Minimally invasive saphenous vein harvesting: effects on endothelial and smooth muscle function.
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
A prospective randomised trial of PIN versus conventional stripping in varicose vein surgery.
A prospective, randomised trial was carried out to examine the efficacy of perforate invagination (PIN, Credenhill Ltd… 
1999
1999
Invaginating versus classic stripping of the long saphenous vein. A randomized prospective study.
Although sound evidence is lacking, many surgeons claim that stripping of the long saphenous vein (LSV) is best performed by… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Contrasting structure of the saphenous vein and internal mammary artery used as coronary bypass vessels.
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1992
Highly Cited
1992
Serial cultivation of adult human endothelium from the great saphenous vein.
1987
1987
Anatomy of the saphenous nerve: relevance to saphenous vein stripping.
Sensory impairment in the saphenous nerve distribution after stripping of the long saphenous vein was studied in 14 patients… 
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1946
Highly Cited
1946
Use of the phlebomanometer; normal venous pressure values and a study of certain clinical aspects of venous hypertension in man.
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