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Varicose Veins (Pathophysiology (3 main sites where valve incompetence…
Varicose Veins
Pathophysiology
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Chronic venous insufficiency is distinct and results from incompetency in the deep system itself.
May co-exist w/ varicose veins
Mx
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Surgery
Indications
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Symptomatic: ulceration, skin changes, pain
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Complications
Early
- Haematoma: esp. groin
- Wound sepsis
- Nerve damage: e.g. long saphenous
Late
- Superficial thrombophlebitis
- DVT
- Recurrence: 10% @ 5yrs
Causes
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Secondary: 5%
Valve destruction: DVT, thrombophlebitis
Obstruction: pelvic mass, DVT
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Definition
Tortuous, dilated veins of the superficial venous
system
Symptoms
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Pain, cramping, heaviness
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Ix
Duplex US
Indications
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Signs of chronic venous insufficiency
Suggests deep venous disease for which the
varicosity may be the collateral.
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