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World J Radiology. Mar 28, 2020; 12(3): 18-28
Published online Mar 28, 2020. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v12.i3.18
Published online Mar 28, 2020. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v12.i3.18
Review of imaging and endovascular intervention of iliocaval venous compression syndrome
Ming Ren Toh, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore 544886, Singapore
Tjun Yip Tang, Department of Vascular surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
Han Hui Mervin Nathan Lim, Yong Yoo Ling School of Medicine, Singapore 117597, Singapore
Nanda Venkatanarasimha, Department of Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
Karthikeyan Damodharan, Department of Radiology, SengKang General Hospital, Singapore 544886, Singapore
Author contributions: Toh MR, Lim HHMN, Tang TY, Venkatanarasimha N and Damodharan K researched literature and conceived the study; Toh MR wrote the first draft of the manuscript; all authors reviewed and edited the manuscript and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Karthikeyan Damodharan, MBBS, Doctor, Department of Radiology, SengKang General Hospital, 10 Sengkang E Way, Singapore 544886, Singapore. karthikeyan.damodharan@singhealth.com.sg
Received: December 7, 2019
Peer-review started: December 7, 2019
First decision: December 25, 2019
Revised: January 4, 2020
Accepted: January 13, 2020
Article in press: January 13, 2020
Published online: March 28, 2020
Peer-review started: December 7, 2019
First decision: December 25, 2019
Revised: January 4, 2020
Accepted: January 13, 2020
Article in press: January 13, 2020
Published online: March 28, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: Imaging modalities are crucial to the diagnosis of iliocaval compressions. In this review, we will explore the various imaging modalities and their associated signs of iliocaval compressions, advantages/disadvantages, and sensitivity/specificity. We will also discuss their utility in the diagnosis and management of this condition. Main aim is to raise awareness among the general practitioners and specialists, facilitate the prompt diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute/chronic leg swelling secondary to iliocaval venous compressions.