Intrapulmonary part of left inferior pulmonary vein

Looks like

The stretch of the inferior pulmonary vein inside the lung, formed by the veins of the lower lobe.

What it does

Collects oxygen-rich blood from the lower lobe.

Keeping it well

Controlled early by surgeons when removing a lower lobe.

Related conditions

• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Clotting disorders (thrombophilia & APS)
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Varicose veins