External iliac vein (left) (Vena iliaca externa)
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Anatomy
The femoral continuation beneath the inguinal ligament behind the artery, collecting all lower-limb drainage and giving the inferior epigastric vein before joining the common iliac — the deep vein highway of the leg.
Clinical notes
Thrombosis after pelvic surgery and caesarean section is the leading pulmonary-embolism source; its femoral cannulation serves extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) inflow.
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FAQ
What is the role of the External iliac vein (left)?
The femoral continuation beneath the inguinal ligament behind the artery, collecting all lower-limb drainage and giving the inferior epigastric vein before joining the common iliac — the deep vein highway of the leg.
Why is the External iliac vein (left) clinically important?
Thrombosis after pelvic surgery and caesarean section is the leading pulmonary-embolism source; its femoral cannulation serves extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) inflow.
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