Chapter 87
Varicose Veins
Mark D. Iafrati,
Thomas F. O'Donnell Jr.,
Mark D. Iafrati
Search for more papers by this authorThomas F. O'Donnell Jr.
Search for more papers by this authorMark D. Iafrati,
Thomas F. O'Donnell Jr.,
Mark D. Iafrati
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L. H. Hollier,
D. Eugene Strandness,
Jonathan B. Towne,
Keith Calligaro,
K. Craig Kent,
Gregory L. Moneta,
William H. Pearce,
John J. Ricotta,
Henry Haimovici,
Enrico Ascher
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Search for more papers by this authorSummary
This chapter contains section titled:
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Anatomy of the Superficial Venous System
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Diagnosis
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Physical Examination
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Classification of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
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Nonsurgical Treatment
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Surgical Treatment
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Results of Surgery
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Clinical Presentation
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Etiology
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