title: [Chronic venous insufficiency: Update on pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment].
abstract: Chronic venous insufficiency is very common and has an important socioeconomic impact. It is associated with a high morbidity for the patients and causes high costs for the healthcare systems. In recent years novel treatment modalities have evolved and their efficacy has been evaluated in many studies. Knowledge of pathophysiology, the diagnostic procedures and therapeutic options for chronic venous insufficiency is important for effective treatment of affected patients.
authors: Klinik für Hautkrankheiten, Abteilung für Wundheilung-Phlebologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, von-Esmarch-Str. 58, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Gkogkolou
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Meyer
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Goerge
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D058128:Compression Bandages; D006801:Humans; D010690:Phlebography / Q000379:methods; D017156:Photoplethysmography / Q000379:methods*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*