Etymology

May-Thurner syndrome

Today it means: A condition in which compression of the common venous outflow tract of the left lower extremity causes discomfort, swelling, or deep vein thrombosis in the iliofemoral vein. Full definition →

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The story

Documented in 1957 by R. May and J. Thurner.

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