Chronic Venous Disorders of the Lower Limbs: A Surgical Approach

Chronic venous disorders are a major health problem due to their wide prevalence and socio-economic considerations. This book is a comprehensive manual providing state- of- the- art information on the diagnosis and management of these common problems. Till recently venous disorders have been getting secondary attention as compared to their arterial counterpart. However, the last two decades witnessed major technological advancements and therapeutic strategies for these problems. Written with a surgical perspective, this monograph covers the latest developments and recommended procedures in an easy-to-read format guiding the surgeon to prepare a rational treatment plan. Supplemented with numerous figures and illustrations, the chapters update the readers with how to evaluate such patients in their practices, selection criteria for appropriate procedures and how to manage the complications. The book includes basics of venous disorders, primary varicose veins and recurrence after surgery, chronic venous insufficiency, venous ulcers and congenital venous malformations. Detailed coverage of endo-venous procedures such as radio-frequency ablation, laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy are additional essential features of this book. Primarily intended for the practicing general surgeon, this volume is also relevant for residents in general surgery and vascular surgery.



Table of contents : 
Front Matter....Pages i-x
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Venous Diseases: A Historical Survey....Pages 3-8
Lower Limb Venous Anatomy....Pages 9-16
Venous Physiology and Hemodynamics of Lower Limbs....Pages 17-23
Chronic Venous Disorders: Classification, Severity Assessment, and Nomenclature....Pages 25-32
Front Matter....Pages 33-33
Epidemiology and Risk Factors....Pages 35-39
Primary Varicose Veins: Symptoms and Diagnosis....Pages 41-53
Open Surgery for Primary Varicose Veins....Pages 55-67
Endovenous Thermal Ablation....Pages 69-80
Sclerotherapy....Pages 81-93
Recurrent Varicose Veins....Pages 95-103
Front Matter....Pages 105-105
Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Venous Ulcers: Pathophysiology....Pages 107-117
Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Clinical Features and Investigations....Pages 119-128
Principles of Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency....Pages 129-138
The Post-thrombotic Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, and Management....Pages 139-152
Care of Ulcer and Compression Therapy....Pages 153-168
Pharmacotherapy of CVI....Pages 169-173
Strategies for the Management of Incompetent Perforating Veins....Pages 175-182
Deep Vein Valve Reconstruction....Pages 183-193
Deep Vein Obstruction: Management Strategies....Pages 195-203
Front Matter....Pages 205-205
Venous Telangiectasia and Reticular Veins: Clinical Class C1....Pages 207-213
Front Matter....Pages 205-205
Pelvic Venous Syndromes....Pages 215-222
Nonthrombotic Iliac Vein Lesion (May-Thurner Syndrome)....Pages 223-228
Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome....Pages 229-233