An overview of the surgical aspects of lower limb venous disease.
Lower limb venous disease encompasses a wide spectrum of pathology, the importance of which relates to high prevalence rather than mortality. The complications of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), namely lipodermatosclerosis and chronic venous ulceration, represent a major burden to healthcare providers and a high degree of personal morbidity for patients. Management is based upon accurate clinical diagnosis supported by non-invasive imaging. Open surgical and minimally invasive techniques are used to treat varicose veins. Chronic skin complications of CVI require a multidisciplinary approach.
Parnaby
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CN
Department of Surgery, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow. craigparnaby@aol.com
Welch
G H
GH
Stuart
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D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*