Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT), also termed superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities is a common, generally benign condition characterized by tenderness, swelling, and induration ...

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Varicose veins (VVs) classically result from venous hypertension owing to incompetence of the major communications between the superficial and deep veins of the lower extremity. In a significant ...

THE pathogenesis of chronic stasis ulcer of the leg is not well understood. It is generally accepted that an important factor is excessive venous pressure in the leg. In strong support of this concept ...

Superficial phlebitis is a condition where there is inflammation of a vein just under the skin, often in the leg. The term “phlebitis” refers to inflammation of a vein, and “superficial” means that it ...

Question: I have been experiencing swelling of my legs that seems to get worse as the day goes on. My doctor said I have something called venous insufficiency but did not explain what this is exactly.

If your legs feel achy or heavy, or have a burning feeling, you may be experiencing symptoms of varicose veins. Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins most commonly in the lower extremities and ...

3-D CT scans provide a more comprehensive view of complex varicose veins (one of the most common diseases in the world) in the lower extremities, according to a study performed at the Seoul National ...

Around 25% of women and 15% of men have varicose veins. These are swollen and twisted superficial veins – which often appear on the legs – that typically only bother people because of their appearance ...

RATIONAL treatment of patients with varicose veins requires exact knowledge of the changes that occur in the circulation, both venous and capillary, coincident with their development. 1 In the normal ...