Varicose Veins: Practical Guides in Interventional Radiology

A practical guide on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of varicose veinsChronic venous disease is a common condition, with a prevalence as high as 50% in industrialized countries worldwide. Of those, about 20-25% of women and 10-15% of men have visible varicose veins. Varicose vein treatment has become an increasingly multidisciplinary field, and one that has seen cutting-edge advances and significant growth.Felipe B. Collares, Salomao Faintuch, and a team of venous disease experts have compiled, Varicose Veins, a concise book that covers the full range of interventional procedures for venous insufficiency. Following introductory chapters on anatomy and pathophysiology, the authors guide readers through the clinical exam, imaging, compression therapy, and various minimally invasive techniques. Highly practical and an affordable alternative to larger published tomes.Key Highlights Step-by-step guide on core venous interventions - from compression therapy to sclerotherapy - ambulatory phlebectomy to endovascular ablation Illustrations delineate anatomy and specific treatment modalities Clinical pearls on patient safety and preventing complications Discussion of emerging endovascular approaches that do not require administration of tumescent anesthesia This handy resource is a must-have for trainees and veteran physicians. The practical and focused layout provides a well-rounded reference for all specialists who perform varicose vein procedures - interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, phlebologists, cardiologists, and dermatologists.

About the Author

Flipe B. Collares, MD, MSc, RVS, is Director, Massachusetts Vein Care Center and Vascular Ultrasound; Interventional Radiologist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Instructor in Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Salomão Faintuch, MD, MSc, is Clinical Director of Interventional Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; and Assistant Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.