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

THE term "varicose veins" customarily suggests, immediately, and almost exclusively, abnormal dilatations and tortuosities of the saphenous veins of the lower extremity. If one then stops to ...

Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins visible beneath the skin's surface. They're most commonly located on the legs but ...

Dr Arvind Kohli Varicose veins are veins that have become swollen enough to be seen on the legs. This condition affects the ...

Interv Cardiol. 2012;4(5):527-536. The venous anatomy of the lower leg is made up of two axial systems, a superficial and a deep venous system. The superficial system lies above the muscle fascia ...

(NewsUSA) - As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months ...

Venous stasis dermatitis, or varicose eczema, involves swollen and itchy discolored skin on the lower legs. It usually occurs when venous insufficiency leads to varicose veins. It can lead to ...

As a curious child, you might remember staring at an older relative's thick stockings at the blue, gnarled veins lying under the skin like bumpy snakes. Known as varicose veins, these blood ...

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They're most common in the legs and ankles. They usually aren't serious. Sclerotherapy uses an injection of a special chemical ...

Fully discussing conservative management and varicose vein treatment options can empower patients to make the best decision ...

The following is a summary of "Prognosis of distal segment reflux after proximal segment treatment of an incompetent small ...