Superficial Veins: Treatment Options and Techniques for Saphenous Veins, Perforators, and Tributary Veins

Superficial venous insufficiency is a common cause of lower-extremity symptoms of pain and swelling. A thorough understanding of the superficial venous anatomy, as well as gaining knowledge of treatment approaches, can direct one’s approach to providing an appropriate treatment for desired and durab...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology 2014-06, Vol.17 (2), p.82-89
Hauptverfasser:	Winokur, Ronald S., MD, Khilnani, Neil M., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Endovascular Procedures - methods Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine Humans Leg - blood supply Leg - diagnostic imaging Leg - surgery Radiography, Interventional - methods Radiology Saphenous Vein - diagnostic imaging Saphenous Vein - surgery Surgery, Computer-Assisted - methods Vascular Surgical Procedures - methods Venous Insufficiency - diagnostic imaging Venous Insufficiency - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	Superficial venous insufficiency is a common cause of lower-extremity symptoms of pain and swelling. A thorough understanding of the superficial venous anatomy, as well as gaining knowledge of treatment approaches, can direct one’s approach to providing an appropriate treatment for desired and durable outcomes. This article reviews the details of anatomy and treatment of the saphenous veins, perforator veins, and tributary veins.
ISSN:	1089-2516 1557-9808
DOI:	10.1053/j.tvir.2014.02.004