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40 A 65-year-old woman comes to the
physician because of a 5-year history of
varicose veins on the medial aspect of
her leg. A varicose vein striping
procedure is performed, and the veins
are removed. One month later the patient
returns to the physician because of loss
of sensation over the medial aspect of
her leg and foot. Which of the following
nerves is most likely injured during the
procedure?
A. Saphenous
B.Obturator
C.Lateral femoral cutaneous
EFemal
Transcribed Image Text:40 A 65-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 5-year history of varicose veins on the medial aspect of her leg. A varicose vein striping procedure is performed, and the veins are removed. One month later the patient returns to the physician because of loss of sensation over the medial aspect of her leg and foot. Which of the following nerves is most likely injured during the procedure? A. Saphenous B.Obturator C.Lateral femoral cutaneous EFemal
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