Deep femoral vein
Vena profunda femoris
- Synonym: Profunda femoris vein; Deep vein of thigh
- Related terms: Profunda femoris vein; Deep vein of thigh
Definition
The deep femoral vein (profunda femoris vein) typically begins at the adductor magnus muscle and drains into the femoral vein within the femoral triangle.
The deep femoral vein often has two trunks: a proximal trunk that flows into the femoral vein from the lateral surface immediately beneath the ostium of the deep femoral artery, and a distal trunk that joins the femoral vein 1-1.5 cm lower from the posterior medial side.
The deep femoral vein is accompanied by the deep femoral artery and is responsible for draining blood from the deep structures of the thigh.
In rare cases, the deep femoral vein may establish communication with the popliteal vein, which can be significant for collateral venous drainage
References
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A Rare Variation of the Profunda Femoris Vein in the Popliteal Fossa.Jiji PJ, D'Costa S, Prabhu LV, Nayak SR, Skariah S.Singapore Medical Journal. 2007;48(10):948-9.
Anatomical Variations of the Femoral Vein.Uhl JF, Gillot C, Chahim M.Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2010;52(3):714-9. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2010.04.014.
CT Angiographic Evaluation of Congenital Anastomoses Between Femoropopliteal Vein and Deep Femoral Vein: Types and Incidence.Kim ET, Song SY, Cho YK.Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR. 2020;31(2):265-269. doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2019.06.024.
