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May–Thurner syndrome

May–Thurner syndrome (MTS). Venous compression syndrome causing left-sided iliofemoral DVT, first anatomically defined by May and Thurner in 1957.

Josef Thurner

Josef Thurner (b. 1927), Austrian pathologist and co-eponym of May–Thurner syndrome; led pathology in Salzburg and published widely on venous disease.

Robert May

Robert May (1912–1984), pioneer of scientific phlebology; co-described May–Thurner syndrome and the May perforating vein, advancing venous diagnostics.