Use of Compression Therapy
CHAPTER 6 Use of Compression Therapy Hugo Partsch Historical Development The oldest known illustration of compression bandages dates back to the Neolithic Age (5000–2500 BC) (Fig. 6.1).1 The ancient Hebrews,…
Noninvasive Examination of the Patient Before Sclerotherapy
CHAPTER 5 Noninvasive Examination of the Patient Before Sclerotherapy Before sclerotherapy is performed, the examiner must obtain a focused history and perform a meticulous physical examination including inspection and palpation…
Setting Up a Sclerotherapy Practice
CHAPTER 15 Setting Up a Sclerotherapy Practice Providers Before proceeding with the practical aspects of establishing a practice, one must decide who will deliver patient care. Most physicians agree that…
Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Telangiectasias
CHAPTER 12 Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Telangiectasias Historical Review of Techniques Sclerosing treatment for telangiectasias was ignored until the 1930s when Biegeleisen1 injected sclerosing agents intradermally or subcutaneously into…
Mechanism of Action of Sclerotherapy
CHAPTER 7 Mechanism of Action of Sclerotherapy General Mechanism for Producing Endothelial Damage Sclerotherapy refers to the introduction of a foreign substance into the lumen of a vessel, aiming to…
Adverse Sequelae and Complications of Venous Hypertension
CHAPTER 2 Adverse Sequelae and Complications of Venous Hypertension Pathogenesis Chronic venous insufficiency, which must be semantically distinguished from venous disease or disorder, may be defined as relative impedance of…
Pathophysiology of Telangiectasias
CHAPTER 4 Pathophysiology of Telangiectasias The term telangiectasia was first coined in 1807 by Von Graf to describe a superficial vessel of the skin visible to the human eye.1 These…
Role of Surgery in the Treatment of Varicose Veins
CHAPTER 10 Role of Surgery in the Treatment of Varicose Veins Michael Perrin Background Surgery for treating varicose veins (VVs) has been advocated for centuries. The first description is attributed…
Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins
CHAPTER 3 Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins Essentially, three components of the venous system of the leg act in concert: deep veins, superficial veins and perforating-communicating veins. Dysfunction in any of…
