Causal treatment options for lower extremity varices
Authors:
P. Ditl; T. Vašina; E. Šonský; F. Antoš
Authors‘ workplace:
FN na Bulovce, Praha
; Přednosta: prof. MUDr. František Antoš, CSc.
; Chirurgická klinika IPVZ a 1. lékařské fakulty UK
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2008; 88(1): 38-41
Category:
Of different specialties
Overview
By way of introduction, the article reviews the pathophysiology of lower extremity varices and outlines current methods of examination. All the possible treatment options (from minimally invasive therapy to complex stripping) are discussed based on the pathophysiological genesis. The correct choice of treatment prevents recurrences and facilitates the patient’s early return to active life.
Key words:
lower extremity vaices, venous reflux, perforators, cross-stripping.
Sources
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