[Modern treatment of varicose veins]

Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2019 May;144(9):606-623. doi: 10.1055/a-0855-2401. Epub 2019 Apr 26.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Varicosis of the lower limb is a common disease that can lead to edema, trophic disturbances and skin ulcerations. In addition to the classic surgical procedure of crossectomy with stripping of the saphenous vein, a growing number of minimally invasive endoluminal treatment methods has been established over the past 15 years, offering a colorful array of procedures to the modern phlebologist. It is important to choose the optimal treatment option for each individual patient.

MeSH terms

  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Sclerotherapy*
  • Varicose Veins / therapy*