What is May-Thurner syndrome?

December 12, 2020

Written by Arthur Kao and Bradley Hill, M.D. What is May-Thurner syndrome? May-Thurner syndrome, also known as iliac vein compression syndrome or Cockett’s syndrome, occurs when the right iliac artery compresses the left iliac vein near the pelvis which results in a partial blockage preventing proper blood flow through the vein. Dr. Hill encounters many…
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