Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) of the lower extremities manifests itself in various clinical
spectrums, ranging from asymptomatic but cosmetic problems to severe symptoms, such as …

Members of this Guideline Writing Committee (GWC) were selected by the European Society
for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) to represent physicians involved in management of patients …

Guideline 3.11: Venous Imaging We suggest selective computed tomography venography,
magnetic resonance venography, contrast venography, and/or intravascular ultrasound in …

Background Stimulated by published reports of potentially inappropriate application of
venous procedures, the American Venous Forum and its Ethics Task Force in collaboration …

Background Valvular incompetence and reflux are common features of primary varicose
veins, and have long been thought to be their cause. Recent evidence, however, suggests …

Objective The natural history in the general population of chronic venous disease in the legs
is not well understood. This has limited our ability to predict which patients will deteriorate …

Objective/background Chronic venous disease (CVD) is common, but the incidence of
venous reflux, a precursor to this condition, is unknown. This study measured the incidence …

Varicose veins are a common venous disease of the lower extremity. Although the
mechanisms and determinants in the development of varicosities are not clearly defined …

AIM: To identify in patients with recurrent varices after surgery (REVAS) the clinical, etiologic,
anatomic, and pathophysiologic patterns according to the CEAP classification, as well as the …

Background Many surgical approaches are available to treat varicose veins secondary to
chronic venous insufficiency. One of the least invasive techniques is the ambulatory …