The lower extremities varicose veins

Abstract

The study guide is devoted to an important section of vascular surgery - the lower extremities varicose veins. Varicose veins of the lower extremities is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind. Despite the centuries-old history, the relevance of the problem of varicose veins has not lost its importance and remains one of the most important in modern angiology. According to the results of epidemiological studies, in European countries, vein pathology occurs in 25-50% of the population, 10-15% have pronounced varicose veins and 5-15% have trophic disorders. The main method of treatment of varicose veins remains surgical intervention. The tactic of surgical treatment is determined by the form of varicose disease and the stage of chronic venous insufficiency. Today, preference is given to the use of mini invasive technologies. The study guide is intended for students of V - VI courses of higher medical educational institutions.