J Korean Med Assoc.  2003 Dec;46(12):1097-1104. 10.5124/jkma.2003.46.12.1097.

New Trend of the Varicose Veins

• Kim HK

• KMID: 2183141
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2003.46.12.1097

Abstract

Varicose vein is a very common vascular disease. The most common symptom is leg pain. Long-standing jobs, pregnancy, and a positive family history are the major ,redisposing or precipitating factors. The mainstay of treatnents includes compressive stocking, sclerotherapy, stab avulsion and stripping of vein, ligation of saphenofemorai juncion, transilluminated powered phlebectomy, VNUS, and eniovenous laser treatment.

Keyword

Varicose vein; Sclerotherapy; EVLT

MeSH Terms

Humans
Leg
Ligation
Precipitating Factors
Pregnancy
Sclerotherapy
Varicose Veins*
Vascular Diseases
Veins

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