Giacomini vein (GV) is an intersaphenous vein that connects lesser saphenous vein cranially to the greater saphenous vein tracking medial side of the leg. It is aimed to emphasize the importance of the diagnostic evaluation regarding the presence and compatibility of this cranial thigh extension of the lesser saphenous vein before planning the treatment modality in lower limb venous insufficien...

OBJECTIVES This cohort study assesses the effectiveness and safety of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) in the management of recurrent varicose veins (RVVS). METHOD 104 limbs (95 patients) undergoing EVLA for RVVS were grouped according to pattern of reflux. For patients with recurrent SFJ/great saphenous vein (GSV) (Group GR) and SPJ/small saphenous vein (SSV) (Group SR) varicosities ablation...

Chronic venous disease (CVD) is a progressive condition that affects significant percentage of the population. Clinical manifestation CVD differs between patients: from asymptomatic patients with esthetic problems only to very severe stages (including leg ulcer) significantly decrease quality life (Qol). Although varicose vein can be and they decide for treatment cosmetic reasons, many them pre...

The records of 305 consecutive patients who had presented with cosmetic symptoms related to varicose and/or spider veins over a 12-month period were studied. Following clinical assessment, 250 (82%) patients were referred for duplex venous imaging. A total of 500 lower limbs were evaluated; 236 (47%) were documented to have incompetence in the superficial venous system (long or short saphenous ...

BACKGROUND Intravenous cannulation is a very common procedure. Venous aneurysm secondary to peripheral intravenous cannulation is extremely rare. Moreover, venous aneurysm can mimic other conditions and may confuse the issue. CASE PRESENTATION We describe a case of a 45-year-old woman who was referred with the diagnosis of varicose vein of right arm. A history of intravenous cannulation at th...

Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of surgery in treating primary varicose veins in the lower limbs by photoplethysmography (PPG) and duplex mapping (DM). Method. Forty-eight lower limbs were clinically evaluated according to the CEAP classification system and subjected to PPG and DM exams. Each limb had a venous refill time (VRT) of <20 seconds and a normal deep vein system (DVS) by DM. ...