It's 7 a.m. at Henry Ford Hospital, and surgeons are preparing to remove a cancerous tumor from a man's kidney. It's ...

the larger "feeder" vein must first be treated with surgery, endovenous laser or radiofrequency treatment, or sclerotherapy.) Endovenous laser treatment can treat larger varicose veins in the legs. A ...

Fully discussing conservative management and varicose vein treatment options can empower patients to make the best decision ...

Ligation and stripping are the most well-known surgical procedures for varicose veins, and involve surgically tying shut then removing veins through incisions in the skin. The surgery is on an ...

As a result of superficial valve incompetence, high pressure is transmitted to small subcutaneous veins, which become dilated tortuous clusters of varicose veins (Figure 1B). Although valve reflux ...

As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be showing off their legs again.

The following is a summary of "Prognosis of distal segment reflux after proximal segment treatment of an incompetent small ...

Find relief from swelling and achiness with self-care or, when needed, surgery Elevating your legs is one way to improve blood flow when you have varicose veins. By Hallie Levine Varicose veins ...

Varicose veins are an early manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency. Although the risk factors associated with varicose veins are well described, the basic pathophysiology leading to venous ...