Santler B, Goerge T, et al.
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatol.... Date of publication 2017 May 1;volume 15(5):538-556.
1. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2017 May;15(5):538-556. doi: 10.1111/ddg.13242.
Chronic venous insufficiency - a review of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and
treatment.
Santler B(1), Goerge T(1).
Author information:
(1)Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Münster,
Münster, Germany.
Chronic venous disease is a common disorder associated with a variety of
symptoms in later disease stages but also with complications such as venous leg
ulcer. This, in turn, has substantial socioeconomic effects and significantly
impacts patients' quality of life. While there are a number of diagnostic
procedures available, color-flow duplex ultrasound has become the gold standard.
As regards therapeutic options, major advances have been made in recent decades.
Today, there are alternatives to saphenofemoral ligation and stripping of the
great saphenous vein, including endovenous thermal ablation techniques. However,
treatment selection continues to depend on many factors such as individual
anatomical circumstances and disease stage. The following article provides an
overview of the anatomy and pathophysiology as well as current diagnostic and
therapeutic standards.
© 2017 Deutsche Dermatologische Gesellschaft (DDG). Published by John Wiley &
Sons Ltd.
DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13242
PMID: 28485865 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
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