Varicose Veins
Tortuous, dilated superficial veins of the legs — usually the long saphenous and its tributaries — caused by incompetent valves. If left untreated they progress to skin discolouration, eczema and venous ulceration.
Symptoms
Prominent, ropy veins on the legs, an aching heaviness worse at the end of the day, night cramps, swelling around the ankles, and — in advanced disease — brown pigmentation and non-healing ulcers on the inner ankle.
Recent advances in management
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) has replaced open surgical stripping in the vast majority of cases. A laser fibre is passed inside the affected vein under ultrasound guidance, sealing it from within with no incision, no stitches, and a return to walking the same day.
Operative & case images
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