Communicating with it distally was a dilated basilic vein ... in diameter, involved the brachial vein (Fig. 4). Again, the main nerve trunks were noted to be so close that they were stretched ...

Basilic vein transposition (BVT) fulfills the need for a durable conduit with high patency and maturation rates. This retrospective review examines a single group's experience with this procedure.

Unfortunately, prosthetic graft failure often led to a more proximal revision of the venous anastomosis, encroaching on the basilic and axillary vein in the process. Therefore, no upper arm ...

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been dealt a tough card as he's been ruled out for the remainder of the NBA season due to a serious condition, a deep vein thrombosis in his right ...

The Sharjah-based finance professional had been battling diabetes for four years and was receiving treatment for retinal vein occlusion ... damage to the optic nerve. Dr. Murugavel explained ...

Left untreated, it can lead to severe complications. Bulging bluish to purple veins may not be the only skin condition you experience if you have varicose veins. You may also have a skin condition ...

What Is Oral Lichen Planus? Oral lichen planus is a long-lasting disease that affects your mouth, causing symptoms such as painful white patches, redness, and swelling. It doesn't go away, but you ...

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Facial nerve paralysis describes weakness in the muscles on one or both sides of your face that causes an inability to smile, blink, or control other facial movements. It happens when the facial nerve ...

Rob began a series of tests and surgeries to treat bladder cancer, prostate cancer and an aortic aneurysm. His cancers were removed, but nerve damage from his surgery left Rob unable to fully empty ...