Color Doppler ultrasound diagnosis of thrombosis of a duplicated superficial femoral and popliteal vein

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the presentation of a thrombosis of one branch of the superficial femoral vein (SFV) and/or popliteal vein (PV) in cases of vein duplication. Methods: In 82 cases of a duplicated SFV and/or PV in patients with clinically suspected lower-extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT), the possible presentation of a thrombosis of one branch of the duplicated vein was evaluated. Results: A thrombosis of one branch of the duplicated SFV/PV was detected in 22/82 cases. In 18/22 cases there was also a DVT in other veins above and/or below the duplicated veins. However, in 18%…