Cyanoacrylate Glue Ablation for Symptomatic Reflux in a Duplicated Femoral Vein: A Case Report

The literature on minimally invasive techniques specifically targeting reflux in symptomatic femoral vein duplication (FVD) is limited. We present a rare case of symptomatic reflux in FVD, successfully treated with cyanoacrylate glue ablation under ultrasonographic guidance. Our findings suggest tha...

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Main Authors: Kilsoo Yie, Eun-Hee Jeong, A-Rom Shin, Bo-Mi Kim, Eun-Jung Hwang
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Language:English
Published: Medrang 2024-12-01
Series:Vascular Specialist International
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Online Access:http://www.vsijournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5758/vsi.240085
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Eun-Hee Jeong
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Bo-Mi Kim
Eun-Jung Hwang
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description The literature on minimally invasive techniques specifically targeting reflux in symptomatic femoral vein duplication (FVD) is limited. We present a rare case of symptomatic reflux in FVD, successfully treated with cyanoacrylate glue ablation under ultrasonographic guidance. Our findings suggest that the unique anatomy of FVD can be effectively addressed through percutaneous endovenous glue ablation, providing a technically safe and feasible alternative without open surgery. Our patient experienced symptom resolution, no post-procedural complications, and maintained stable occlusion at a 1-year follow-up. This outcome highlights the potential of endovenous glue ablation as an innovative approach in managing deep vein reflux, particularly in cases involving FVD. To broaden its application in clinical practice, further research is crucial to establish appropriate patient selection criteria and refine treatment protocols.
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spelling doaj-art-bebd3ba363f942d794683ccfcc6afe1a2025-08-20T02:40:00ZengMedrangVascular Specialist International2288-79702288-79892024-12-014010.5758/vsi.240085vsi.240085Cyanoacrylate Glue Ablation for Symptomatic Reflux in a Duplicated Femoral Vein: A Case ReportKilsoo Yie0Eun-Hee Jeong1A-Rom Shin2Bo-Mi Kim3Eun-Jung Hwang4Jeju Soo Cardiovascular Clinic (JSCVC), Jeju, KoreaJeju Soo Cardiovascular Clinic (JSCVC), Jeju, KoreaJeju Soo Cardiovascular Clinic (JSCVC), Jeju, KoreaJeju Soo Cardiovascular Clinic (JSCVC), Jeju, KoreaJeju Soo Cardiovascular Clinic (JSCVC), Jeju, KoreaThe literature on minimally invasive techniques specifically targeting reflux in symptomatic femoral vein duplication (FVD) is limited. We present a rare case of symptomatic reflux in FVD, successfully treated with cyanoacrylate glue ablation under ultrasonographic guidance. Our findings suggest that the unique anatomy of FVD can be effectively addressed through percutaneous endovenous glue ablation, providing a technically safe and feasible alternative without open surgery. Our patient experienced symptom resolution, no post-procedural complications, and maintained stable occlusion at a 1-year follow-up. This outcome highlights the potential of endovenous glue ablation as an innovative approach in managing deep vein reflux, particularly in cases involving FVD. To broaden its application in clinical practice, further research is crucial to establish appropriate patient selection criteria and refine treatment protocols.http://www.vsijournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5758/vsi.240085femoral vein duplicationdeep vein insufficiencychronic venous diseaseendovenous glue ablation
spellingShingle Kilsoo Yie
Eun-Hee Jeong
A-Rom Shin
Bo-Mi Kim
Eun-Jung Hwang
Cyanoacrylate Glue Ablation for Symptomatic Reflux in a Duplicated Femoral Vein: A Case Report
Vascular Specialist International
femoral vein duplication
deep vein insufficiency
chronic venous disease
endovenous glue ablation
title Cyanoacrylate Glue Ablation for Symptomatic Reflux in a Duplicated Femoral Vein: A Case Report
title_full Cyanoacrylate Glue Ablation for Symptomatic Reflux in a Duplicated Femoral Vein: A Case Report
title_fullStr Cyanoacrylate Glue Ablation for Symptomatic Reflux in a Duplicated Femoral Vein: A Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Cyanoacrylate Glue Ablation for Symptomatic Reflux in a Duplicated Femoral Vein: A Case Report
title_short Cyanoacrylate Glue Ablation for Symptomatic Reflux in a Duplicated Femoral Vein: A Case Report
title_sort cyanoacrylate glue ablation for symptomatic reflux in a duplicated femoral vein a case report
topic femoral vein duplication
deep vein insufficiency
chronic venous disease
endovenous glue ablation
url http://www.vsijournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5758/vsi.240085
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