Left common basal vein

Looks like

A short trunk in the lower lobe formed by the superior and inferior basal veins.

What it does

Collects blood from the base of the lower lobe into the inferior pulmonary vein.

Keeping it well

Seen and divided by surgeons in lower-lobe or basal segment removal.

Its parts

• Left superior basal vein
• Left posterior basal segmental vein

Related conditions

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