Evaluation and Treatment of Lower Extremity Super!cial Venous Insu"ciency
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Address Correspondence to: James St. George, MD, St Johns Vein Center, 9191 RG Skinner Parkway, Suite 303, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Email: [email protected]. Abstract: Chronic venous disease of the lower extremity is frequently not diagnosed, misdiagnosed or untreated. Clinical !ndings are often minimized as cosmetic or simply attributable to the aging process. "is is one of the greatest misnomers among both medical providers and the lay public. "is article will review the pathophysiology, clinical !ndings, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity venous insu#ciency. (see color !gures on p.51.)
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تاریخ انتشار 2013