Abstract
The AMJ is a peer-reviewed, triannual health journal published by Anuradhapura Clinical Society (ACS).The Journal strives to be a forum for all health professionals to publish original research and review articles in their area of expertise. The AMJ publishes articles in clinical medicine, public health and health promotion. Our priority is given to manuscripts on health related issues which affects the communities living in rural tropical communities. Established as a journal in 2006 as a publication parallel to ACS annual scientific sessions, the journal was relaunched as a proper journal in 2013. Anuradhapura Medical Journal is a member of COPE and is included on DOAJ.
Highlights
Varicose veins (VV) are a routinely encountered problem in surgical clinics. Their presentation varies from pure cosmetic, symptomatic to active ulceration
Improved socioeconomic status in modern society have resulted more patients with VV presenting with cosmetic concerns and mild symptoms
Patients presenting with VV, as first visits to a single surgical clinic at GHK from 1st October 2014 to 31st March 2014 were analyzed
Summary
Varicose veins (VV) are a routinely encountered problem in surgical clinics. Their presentation varies from pure cosmetic, symptomatic to active ulceration. Background Varicose veins (VV) are a routinely encountered problem in surgical clinics. Their presentation varies from pure cosmetic, symptomatic to active ulceration. Improved socioeconomic status in modern society have resulted more patients with VV presenting with cosmetic concerns and mild symptoms. These patients were previously overlooked in busy peripheral surgical units.
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