Ligation and stripping are the most well-known surgical procedures for varicose veins, and involve surgically tying shut then removing veins through incisions in the skin. The surgery is on an ...

The longer venous ulcers go untreated, the greater is the risk of developing dangerous complications such as gangrene.

As described above, the underlying pathologic process behind the formation of varicose veins lies within both deep and superficial reflux. Conventional teaching suggests that the underlying ...

the larger "feeder" vein must first be treated with surgery, endovenous laser or radiofrequency treatment, or sclerotherapy.) Endovenous laser treatment can treat larger varicose veins in the legs. A ...

You want to get rid of varicose veins for cosmetic reasons and you don't have other health problems that would make surgery more risky. Your legs ache, swell, or feel heavy, especially after prolonged ...

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It usually occurs when venous insufficiency leads to varicose veins. It can lead to ulcerations or open sores. Other names for the condition are gravitational dermatitis and venous eczema.

It will expand in place, gently attaching to the walls of your vein. After the surgery, you may need pain medicine. When it's time to go home, you'll need a friend or family member to drive you.

As a result of superficial valve incompetence, high pressure is transmitted to small subcutaneous veins, which become dilated tortuous clusters of varicose veins (Figure 1B). Although valve reflux ...