Varicose veins
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [2]; Sapan Patel M.B.B.S
Synonyms and keywords: Varicosities; phlebectasia
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Varicose veins from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
External Links
- Varicose Vein overview
- NHS Direct - Varicose Veins
- Varicose Veins Society for Vascular Surgery patient pages. Good illustrations.
- Varicose Vein Treatment in Australasia Information from the Australasian College of Phlebology Website
- Venous disease forum Blog for physicians to collaborate on vein disease treatment
- Varicose veins: Operation Script on Wikisurgery.
- Varicose veins: Information for patients on Wikisurgery