Complications in subfascial endoscopic perforating vein surgery: A report of two cases Jim H. Geselschap, MD, Wijnand B. van Gent, MD, Cees H.A. Wittens, MD, PhD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 33, Issue 5, Pages 1108-1110 (May 2001) DOI: 10.1067/mva.2001.113305 Copyright © 2001 Society for Vascular Surgery and The American Association for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
A, On the left is the endoscope (e ) depicted in subfascial space viewed from the side. The skin (s ) is on top. Its corresponding view through the endoscope is on the right ; muscle (m ) is in the lower half of the image and fascia (f ), in the upper half of the image. B, Perforating vein (*), which penetrates fascia and then connects to superficial venous system. C, A different structure (**) encountered during the procedure. Its course runs distally, and it does not penetrate the fascia. This could be posterior tibial artery, tibial nerve, or one of the paired posterior tibial veins. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2001 33, 1108-1110DOI: (10.1067/mva.2001.113305) Copyright © 2001 Society for Vascular Surgery and The American Association for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions