| Literature DB >> 29628617 |
Eric DePopas1, Matthew Brown1.
Abstract
Lower extremity venous insufficiency and varicose veins are common conditions, affecting up to 25% of women. Herein, we review the pathophysiology of lower extremity venous insufficiency and varicose veins, the epidemiology of varicose veins, clinical diagnosis, and ultrasonographic diagnosis. We also discuss treatment rationale, algorithms, and techniques, with a focus on endovenous great saphenous vein ablation.Entities:
Keywords: laser ablation; varicose veins; venous insufficiency
Year: 2018 PMID: 29628617 PMCID: PMC5886767 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1636522
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0739-9529 Impact factor: 1.513