An Overview of Therapy for Leg Veins
Introduction Depending on the size and location of the leg veins to be treated, any of a multitude of therapeutic options may be appropriate. While selecting the correct treatment techniques…
Presentations of Venous Disease
Introduction Venous disease encompasses a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic spider veins on the legs, to intermittently bulging branches of the greater saphenous vein extending across the knee,…
Patient Evaluation: History and Physical Examination
Introduction: Organization of Clinical Examination The first step is to investigate the patient’s presenting complaint and history in the context of their general medical and vascular history. The physical examination…
Venous Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Introduction In order to understand treatment of various venous disorders, it is necessary to know the normal anatomy and function of the venous system of the lower extremities so as…
Vascular Anatomy of the Skin and Muscles
15 Vascular Anatomy of the Skin and Muscles Diego Marré, Michael Tecce, Alejandro Conejero Abstract The evolution of plastic surgery has been intimately related to the knowledge of the arterial…
Microsurgery
19 Microsurgery Diego Marré, Pablo Zancolli, Gustavo Pérez-Abadía, Héctor Roco Abstract Reconstructive surgery has the ability to offer a reliable and durable solution to patients suffering from conditions, wounds, or…
Essentials of Dermatology for Plastic Surgeons
9 Essentials of Dermatology for Plastic Surgeons Isabel Irarrazaval, Pedro Redondo Abstract The skin is the body’s largest organ. It is organized in layers that contain different kinds of cells…
Hand Trauma
21 Hand Trauma S. Raja Sabapathy, R. Raja Shanmugakrishnan Abstract Hand injuries are the most common injuries that occur in the workplace and often involve young people. Complications following even…
