The basilic vein of the forearm ascends along the medial forearm from the dorsal venous network of the hand, receiving tributaries from the medial forearm and joining the brachial veins near the antecubital fossa. It is the medial superficial vein of the forearm.
The basilic forearm vein is commonly used for IV cannulation at the medial forearm and is the main tributary of the basilic vein at the elbow. It joins the cephalic vein at the median cubital vein crossing and communicates with deep veins via perforators. The medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm runs adjacent and is at risk during basilic vein cutdown procedures.
Superficial vein thrombosis of the basilic forearm vein from IV catheter irritation or trauma producing a tender medial forearm cord, managed with warm compresses and anti-inflammatory medication.
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