The external iliac vein is part of the human vascular system. It is an extension of the femoral vein, which is one of the lower leg’s deep veins. This vein travels up through the upper thigh as the ...

The external iliac artery is a major blood vessel transporting oxygenated blood out of the pelvic region and into the leg. This is a paired artery, meaning the body actually possesses two external ...

May-Thurner syndrome occurs when a vein in the pelvis becomes compressed by an artery. It often does not cause symptoms, but it can narrow the vein and impair blood flow, which raises the risk of deep ...

For women with subsequent pregnancy, iliac vein stents demonstrate good peripregnancy and postpregnancy stent patency, according to a study published online in the March 1 issue of the Journal of ...

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from your heart. They have thick walls and a muscular layer that keeps your blood moving. Arteries can be as wide as a nickel (about two centimeters). They are the ...