Abstract
The prevalence of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is very high. Etiologically CVI may be primary (varicose veins), or secondary (post-trombotic syndrome). The major clinical features of CVI are dilated veins, edema, cutaneous trophic lesions and venous leg ulcers. The fundamental diagnostic test of CVI is doppler ultrasound scan in deep and superficial venous system of the lower limbs. Phlebography has poor diagnostic use and is done only in complex clinical contexts. Conservative treatment involves lifestyle changes for the patient and compression stockings. Venotonic drugs have limited role to play in the symptomatic therapy. Treatment of choice for varicose veins is the venous ablative surgery either by traditional surgery (stripping of saphenous and/or phlebectomy) or radiofrequency ablation, laser or foam sclerotherapy.
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