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Varicose veins are enlarged veins (blood vessels) close to the skin's surface. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in the legs and feet, mainly due to standing and walking, which increases the pressure in the veins in the lower body.
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Pentoxifylline for treating venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Venous leg ulcers are a common, recurring and disabling condition. The mainstay of treatment is the use of firm compression bandages or stockings to support the veins of the leg. Some leg ulcers take many months or years to heal and treatment is aimed a...
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May 2009
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Wounds - lower leg ulcers
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Better Health Channel
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Wounds on the lower leg in older people are often caused by problems with veins or arteries. Other causes may include skin cancer, dermatological conditions, some immune system problems and trauma. Sometimes wounds on the lower leg are referred to as leg ulcers. Always consult a doctor if a leg would is slow to heal.
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Jan 2009
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Surgery for varicose veins: use of tourniquet
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Varicose veins are obvious, dilated veins just under the skin. In normal veins the valves make sure blood only moves in one direction. The valves in varicose veins are faulty, allowing blood to pool and the veins to enlarge. This can cause aching legs, ...
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Nov 2008
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Treatments for varicose veins: rapid review
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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This rapid review aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of current treatment options for varicose veins through a limited systematic review of the literature.
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Oct 2008
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Sclerotherapy - varicose and spider veins
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Better Health Channel
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Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution into varicose veins. These veins may appear on the legs or may be hidden. The blood vessels are red or bluish in colour and are a common problem, particularly for women. Sclerotherapy is not just a cosmetic procedure as vein disease can cause many health problems.
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Sep 2008
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Varicose veins - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Varicose veins (twisted, swollen veins) in the legs are a common problem. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment for varicose veins.
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Jun 2008
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Varicose vein surgery
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Better Health Channel
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Varicose veins are knobbly, twisted and darkish-blue in appearance. They are most commonly found on the legs. They are caused by faulty valves within veins that allow blood to pool. Treatment options include sclerotherapy and surgery.
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Mar 2008
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Varicose veins
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Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
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| Description: |
This systematic review aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of current treatment options for varicose veins through a full review of the literature. The treatment options assessed include surgery, phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, endovenous laser therapy (ELT), radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and conservative therapies, including the use of compression hosiery.
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Jan 2008
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Compression stocking to prevent Venous Leg Ulcers returning
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NSW Health
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Venous leg ulcers are caused by your veins not working properly to bring the blood from your legs back to your heart. This condition leads to increased swelling in your lower legs, which causes ulcers to form. To help your veins return your blood back to your heart and reduce this swelling, you must wear a compression stocking to prevent the ulcer returning.
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Jul 2007
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Sclerotherapy - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Sclerotherapy is a useful treatment for unwanted, visible spider veins and varicose veins.
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Mar 2007
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Injection sclerotherapy for varicose veins
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Varicose veins are enlarged, visibly lumpy knotted veins, usually in the legs. They can cause pain, burning discomfort, aching and itching as well as generalised aching, heaviness or swelling in the legs, cramps at night and restless leg syndrome. There...
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Oct 2006
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Dressings for healing venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There are many kinds of dressings used for the treatment of venous ulcers, usually beneath compression bandages. There was no evidence of additional benefit associated with wound dressings other than simple dressings when used beneath compression. There...
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May 2006
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Support stockings - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Support stockings help with tired, aching and swollen legs as well as varicose veins and leg ulcers.
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| Date: |
Jul 2001
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| Title: |
Compression for preventing recurrence of venous ulcers
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Venous leg ulcers (open sores) can be caused by a blockage or breakdown in the veins of the legs. Compression, using bandages or hosiery (stockings), can help heal most of these ulcers, and might be able to prevent ulcers returning. However, the review ...
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Aug 2000
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| Title: |
Varicose veins : who gets them and why?
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Explains the causes of varicose veins, what the risk factors are and what treatment is available.
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Apr 1998
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