Management of Obstruction of the Femoroiliocaval Venous System

Publication Date: January 1, 2015
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations for Management Of Obstruction of the Femoroiliocaval Venous System

We recommend venous balloon angioplasty and stenting for treatment of non-thrombotic and post-thrombotic iliac and common femoral venous obstructions in patients with lower extremity pain or edema affecting QOL not palliated by compression and for patients with impending or active lower extremity venous leg ulceration. (1B)
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Overview

Title

Management of Obstruction of the Femoroiliocaval Venous System

Authoring Organization

American Vein & Lymphatic Society