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BACKGROUND
Oxidative stress is considered as a probable mechanism in the pathogenesis and development of many diseases, including chronic venous disease (CVD). Local increased production of reactive oxygen species is taken into account as a mediator in vessel wall changes leading to damage of the
BACKGROUND
Morbid obesity is a growing pandemic. The greater prevalence of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart and liver disease has made management of obesity challenging. Many surgical techniques are in practice, each with some elements of restrictive or malabsorptive
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between body mass index (BMI), venous capacitance, and clinical evidence of varicose veins after adjustment for sex hormones in postmenopausal women.
METHODS
This study group of the DIANA (DIet and ANdrogens) project (a randomized
OBJECTIVE
The combination of varicose vein disease and obesity is common in clinical practice. Long operations, high blood loss and extensive bruises are the results. Since 2005, a new roll-on cuff for varicose vein surgery with a thigh circumference of 90 cm is available (big cuff).
METHODS
Between
Varicose veins (VV) in legs are commonly observed in the general global population. However, the prevalence of and risk factors for VV in Japan are not clear. This study aimed at clarifying the risk factors for VV in traditional rural areas of Shimane prefecture. Subjects (113 men and 205 women aged
Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration is an effective treatment for gastric varices. In this report, we illustrate a consecutive treatment strategy via brachial vein approach and n-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) packing of the gastrorenal shunt (GRS) after injecting sclerosing agent in a
OBJECTIVE
Primarily, to determine the association between the clinical severity of primary varicose veins and different reflux patterns in an anatomic and haemodynamic clinical study using duplex ultrasonography (DU). Secondly, to analyse the association of clinical severity with other aspects, such
Up to 30% of the UK population are affected by varicose veins. They are a manifestation of increased venous pressure in the lower limb caused by impaired venous return. Primary varicosities result from poor drainage from the superficial to the deep venous system. Secondary varicosities arise as a
Dawali (varicose vein) is first described in Ebers Papyrus over 3500 years ago. Dawali is a disease in which veins of legs and feet become dilated, tortuous, and greenish in colour due to excess accumulation of blood which is derived from saudavi madda & balgham ghaleez. The aetiology of varicose
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the association of various risk factors including thrombophilia defects, in patients with varicose veins (VVs) and history of episodes of superficial vein thrombosis (SVT).
METHODS
Two hundred and thirty patients with primary VVs were included in this prospective study. A
OBJECTIVE
To compare the validity of a careful clinical examination with venous Doppler studies in the management of patients presenting with varicose veins.
METHODS
Ninety-five consecutive patients presenting with varicose veins from September 1998 to August 1999 were included in this study. Of the
BACKGROUND
Lymphatic complication (LC) after varicose veins (VVs) surgery is an annoying event with a variable frequency in the literature.
METHODS
Retrospective study reviewing all surgeries carried out for VVs from January 2000 to October 2010. Postoperative LC we reported: lymphatic fistula,
Physical examination of patients with varicose veins is time-consuming and subjective. Nowadays, it is frequently replaced by hand-held Doppler examination and duplex scanning. Adequate studies investigating the value of physical examination for varicose veins are lacking. It is unclear whether the