Vascular Ultrasound

by Shannon Peron, RDCS, RVT
Abdominal Veins and Pelvic Veins

Abdominal and Pelvic Veins

Internal and External Iliac Veins

Come together to form the common iliac vein

Right and Left Common Iliac Veins

Come together to form the inferior vena cava.

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC)

Is formed by the confluence of the left and right common iliac veins

Renal Veins

Drains blood from the kidneys directly to the IVC

Hepatic Veins

Drains deoxygenated and cleaned blood from the liver into the IVC







Creation date: 01/04/2011