How does radiofrequency ablation of the saphenous system compare with standard high ligation and stripping? The authors conducted a randomized controlled trial with 90 patients in each group.

As described above, the underlying pathologic process behind the formation of varicose veins lies within both deep and superficial reflux. Conventional teaching suggests that the underlying truncal or ...

Evidence-based recommendations on endovenous laser treatment of the long saphenous vein. This involves using laser and heat to seal up the vein. NICE has also published a guideline on varicose veins ...

Thick, discolored or inflamed skin and wounds that won’t heal are visible signs of advanced, treatable venous insufficiency. Recently a local stage performer in Lehigh Acres was taken aback by the ...

MILAN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--I-VASC, the Italy based start-up company which has developed and CE Marked its innovative percutaneous VELEX™ system to treat CVI, a condition that includes varicose veins ...

Two cases are described in which a peripherally inserted central catheter tip in the saphenous vein appeared to be in the inferior vena cava by an anteroposterior abdominal radiograph, but a lateral ...

Varicose veins are a sign of underlying venous insufficiency and affect 20% to 30% of adults. Long saphenous vein insufficiency is the most common form of venous insufficiency in people presenting ...