Current management of varicose veins.
Problematic varicose veins are estimated to occur in up to 30 million Americans and may be symptomatic and/or unsightly. The majority of symptomatic varicose veins occur in the lower extremities and can result in significant circulatory disease. This problem is more common in women as a result of pregnancy and child bearing. Cosmetic treatment for varicosities is best achieved with a variety of sclerosing procedures.
Carr
Sandra C
SC
Vascular Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA. carr@surgery.wisc.edu
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology*