Left superior basal vein

Looks like

A vein in the lower lobe, formed from the anterior and lateral basal segmental veins.

What it does

Drains the front and outer parts of the lung base into the common basal vein.

Keeping it well

A surgical landmark between basal segments.

Its parts

• Left anterior basal segmental vein

Related conditions

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