Percutaneous iliac stenting does not preclude subsequent venous ... A slit-like narrowing of the lumen of a vein, even with no alteration in cross-sectional area, may increase resistance to ...

May-Thurner syndrome occurs when the left iliac vein — which carries blood from ... compression stockings, stenting or thrombolysis, which uses medicine to break down clots.

She had to undergo surgery to remove the clot, and a stent has been placed to ensure ... presses on the left iliac vein, which carries blood from your left leg to your heart.” ...