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Saphenous Varix
Venous tributaries arising from the GSV that required ligation during Trendelenburg operation
A Saphenous Varix is a focal dilatation of the proximal Great Saphenous vein which may present as a
groin lump. A cough impulse may be present. It has to be differentiated from a femoral hernia.
Saphenous varix may has a bluish tinge of colour, and venous flow signal can be heard by ausculta-
tion or use of hand-held Doppler.
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