Current management of varicose veins

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jun;49(2):414-26. doi: 10.1097/00003081-200606000-00022.

Abstract

Problematic varicose veins are estimated to occur in up to 30 million Americans and may be symptomatic and/or unsightly. The majority of symptomatic varicose veins occur in the lower extremities and can result in significant circulatory disease. This problem is more common in women as a result of pregnancy and child bearing. Cosmetic treatment for varicosities is best achieved with a variety of sclerosing procedures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ligation
  • Male
  • Pain / etiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Saphenous Vein / surgery
  • Sclerotherapy* / methods
  • Ultrasonography
  • Varicose Veins / complications
  • Varicose Veins / diagnosis*
  • Varicose Veins / pathology
  • Varicose Veins / physiopathology
  • Varicose Veins / surgery
  • Varicose Veins / therapy*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures* / methods
  • Veins / anatomy & histology
  • Veins / pathology*
  • Veins / physiopathology*