Post on 12-Apr-2017
WHAT IS VARICOSE VEINS
Varicose veins are abnormally
dilated, tortuous, superficial
veins caused by incompetent
venous valves. Most commonly
seen in lower extremities
LOWER LIMB VENOUS ANATOMY
VALVESMaintain unidirectional flow.
Extremity to heart.
Superficial to deep.
PERFORATORSConnects deep and superficial systems
Flow normally from superficial
to deep
MUSCLE PUMP
Contractions propel blood toward heartRelaxation draws blood from superficial veins and pour into deep veins
ETIOLOGY
HERIDITARY LACK OF EXCERCISE
HORMONAL MEDICATION
SURGERY/ TRAUMA
ETIOLOGY
OBESITY
PREGNANCY
ETIOLOGY
AGE OVER 40
JOBS REQ LONG STANDING/SITTING
HOURS
STAGES OF VARICOSE VEINS0.No visible venous disease1.Telangiectasias or reticular veins2.Visible Varicose veins
3.Oedema4.Skin changes5.Healed ulceration6.Active ulceration
STAGE 0 NO VISIBLE DISEASE
STAGE 1 TELENGECTASIA / RETICULAR VEINS
STAGE 2 VISIBLE VARICOSE VEINS
STAGE 3 OEDEMA
STAGE 4 SKIN CHANGES
STAGE 5 HEALED ULCERATION
STAGE 6 ACTIVE ULCERATION
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Aching, heavy legs
• Often worse at night and after exercise
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSBrownish-Blue shiny skin discoloration near the affected veins
Statis dermatitis or venous eczema
Redness, dryness and itchiness
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
CrampsRestless leg syndrome
Atrophie blanche• Whitened, irregular scar-like patches
on the ankles
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSMinor injuries to the area may bleed more than normal and/or take a long time to heal.Lipodermatosclerosis• Skin above the ankle may shrink• Due to hardening of the fat underneath the
skin
DIAGNOSTICS
Venous Doppler examination of both legs
Superficial and deep venous system evaluated
TRADITIONAL TREATMENTSurgical ligation and strippingHigh ligationInjection sclerotherapy
Phlebectomy Only treats the visible varicosities with out treating the actual problem
MODERN ADVANCED TREATMENT
Hybrid technique
Endovenous laser treatment plus
Foam sclerotherapy
ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENTSimple procedure
Safer• Performed under local anesthetic/ sedation• Immediate relief of symptomsNo ugly scar• Minimally invasive, so minimal risk of
scarring and postoperative infection
ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENTLess than one hour examination and treatment time.
Rapid recovery with reduced postoperative pain. Normal activities can be resumed immediately
Excellent clinical and aesthetic results.
ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT
Less reocurrence (surgery Vs EVLT: 25% Vs 5%)
Accepted by insurance providers.
EVLT is an American FDA approved treatment for varicose veins.
FOAM SCLEROTHERAPY
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SURGERY /EVLT
Req- general anaestheisPain, bruising and scarringReq -Hospital admission
Req only sedationNo pain, bruising, scarringDay care procedure
Reoccurance 25%Not suitable for every ptLong healing time
Reoccurance 5%
No age limit, almost suitable for every ptCan return to work the next day
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SURGERY /EVLT
SURGERY / EVLT
BEFORE AND AFTER
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PREVENTION
PREVENTION
Elevate legs while sleeping
Regular exercise daily
Wear stockings regularlyNo continuos sitting/ standingfor more than 30 minutes
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