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May-Thurner Syndrome

Known as: Cockett Syndrome, Iliocaval Compression Syndromes, May Thurner Syndrome 
A compression of ILIAC VEIN that results in a decreased flow in the vein and in the left LOWER EXTREMITY due to a vascular malformation. It may… 
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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
May-Thurner syndrome complicated by acute iliofemoral vein thrombosis: helical CT venography for evaluation of long-term stent patency and changes in the iliac vein.
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to use CT venography to evaluate long-term patency and changes in the iliac veins after… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
“Right-Sided” May-Thurner Syndrome
The May-Thurner syndrome is a well-known anatomical anomaly where the left common iliac vein (LCIV) is compressed between the… 
Review
2009
Review
2009
May-Thurner Syndrome: Case Report and Review of the Literature Involving Modern Endovascular Therapy
May-Thurner syndrome is a rare clinical entity involving venous obstruction of the left lower extremity. Obstruction occurs… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
Factors associated with outcome after interventional treatment of symptomatic iliac vein compression syndrome.
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
High prevalence of nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions in chronic venous disease: a permissive role in pathogenicity.
Review
2006
Review
2006
Unusual Case of Right-Sided May-Thurner Syndrome and Review of Its Management
May-Thurner syndrome is a phenomenon commonly described as an acquired stenosis of the left common iliac vein as a result of… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Percutaneous Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis in May-Thurner Syndrome
Background/PurposeMay-Thurner syndrome is an uncommon disease entity in which the left common iliac vein is compressed by the… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Magnetic Resonance Venography in the Diagnosis and Management of May-Thurner Syndrome
Isolated left lower extremity swelling secondary to left iliac vein compression was first described by McMurrich in 1908, and… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Intravascular ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of iliac vein compression (May-Thurner) syndrome.
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Diagnosis and endovascular treatment of iliocaval compression syndrome.
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and endovascular treatment of iliocaval… 
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