title: The management of chronic venous disease.
abstract: Chronic venous disease represents a spectrum of problems ranging from the merely cosmetic to disabling venous ulcers. Chronic venous insufficiency can result in disfigurement, disability, and a financial burden on the patient and society. Delivery of optimal care of patients with venous disease requires a thorough understanding of this complex system and of current methods of diagnosis and treatment. Successful outcome of treatment depends on appropriate patient selection, meticulous surgery, outstanding nursing care, and patient education.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Lovell
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dixon
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Jamieson
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D010690:Phlebography