Leech therapy: a non-surgical management for varicose vein [PDF]
, 2022 Varicosity refers to multiple, dilated, tortuous, and elongated veins that have permanently lost their valvular efficiency, such as haemorrhoids, varicocele, and esophageal varices. Varicose veins are twisted and enlarged veins that are commonly found in
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Terapi Kompresi pada Pasien Vena Varises yang Menjalani Operasi [PDF]
, 2023 This study aims to determine the effectiveness of compression therapy in varicose veins patients to reduce pain and increase wound healing after surgery.
Bakar, Abu +2 more
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Age-related variations of varicose veins anatomy [PDF]
, 2006 Background: Primary varicose veins are commonly considered a progressive disease starting from the saphenous junctions and extending to tributaries in a retrograde fashion along the saphenous trunks.
Acconcia, Maria Cristina +4 more
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Cartilaginous metaplasia of varicose veins: a case report [PDF]
, 2013 Cartilaginous metaplasia of superficial veins was found in a 64-year-old woman who underwent surgery for varicose veins. At operation, some varicose veins of the medial thigh were semi-rigid and fibroelastic to the touch. Histology revealed that half the
CAGGIATI, Alberto, FRANCESCHINI, MARCO
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The Risk of Varicose Veins in Standing Female Workers [PDF]
, 2013 Background: Varicose veins often occur in employees who have to work in a position of standing work. The purpose of this study to determine risk factors for varicose veins and leg or foot among women workers.Methods: In this cross-sectional study in ...
Amri, Z. (Zarni) +2 more
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Generation of Reactive Oxygen Metabolites by the Varicose Vein Wall [PDF]
, 2002 Objectives: to evaluate the content of lipid peroxidation products (expressed by the concentration of thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances; TBARS), the content of myeloperoxidase (MPO), and the localisation of xanthine oxidase (XO) in varicose veins ...
Glowinski, J., Glowinski, S.
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Superficial venous disease and combined hormonal contraceptives: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2016 BackgroundSuperficial venous disease, which includes superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) and varicose veins, may be associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Curtis, Kathryn M. +2 more
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Association of Primary Varicose Veins with Dysregulated Vein Wall Apoptosis [PDF]
, 2007 BACKGROUND: Disordered programmed cell death may play a role in the development of superficial venous incompetence. We have determined the number of cells in apoptosis, and the mediators regulating the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways in specimens of ...
Baste, J.C. +6 more
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Prevalence, risk factors, and clinical patterns of chronic venous disorders of lower limbs: A population-based study in France [PDF]
, 2004 ObjectivesThe goals of this study were to document the prevalence of varicose veins, skin trophic changes, and venous symptoms in a sample of the general population of France, to document their main risk factors, and to assess relationships between them ...
Biro, Christine +4 more
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Biomechanical response of varicose veins to elastic compression: A numerical study. [PDF]
, 2013 International audienceA patient-specific finite-element (FE) model of the human leg is developed to model the stress distribution in and around a vein wall in order to determine the biomechanical response of varicose veins to compression treatment.
Avril, Stéphane +4 more
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