Vascular 19 & 20 TEST QUESTIONS Flashcards
Preoperative information important to surgeon planning to use saphenous vein, include all of the following except
How many valves
How often is the GSV a single dominant trunk through the thigh
60%
What makes up the saphenous compartment
saphenous fascia superficially, muscular fascia deeply
Tributaries of the greater saphenous create closed loops within the thigh can create
difficulties for surgeons to pass instruments through
Correct name for posterior arch vein
posterior accessory great saphenous vein
What is the most common source of any fistula formed when you use GSV for in situ bypass
perforators
What are the cranial extensions of the SSV and what all can it terminate into
popliteal v, popliteal fossa, femoral vein, inferior gluteal v and can communicate with the GSV
Intersaphenous vein connects
GSV & SSV
What veins join together to create the axillary vein
basilic and brachial
What all do you do to maximize the resolution in the near field
higher frequency, optimize transmit power and focal zones
What part of venous anatomy does the term “egyptian eye” refer to
the greater saphenous within the saphenous compartment
Which statement concerning venous thrombosis in the GSV is incorrect
pulsatile waveform
Proper preoperative vein mapping can result in all but which one
increase in operative room time
While performing venous mapping using a transverse view, the GSV appears eliptical, what is most likely the cause
too much pressure
T/F. Recanalization is to tie up or close something off
false, that is ligation