“Iused to!” This was the common response to my informal poll of a number of surgical
colleagues whom I questioned as to whether they get and read the Yearbook series. This …

Treatment of varicose veins of the legs is one of the more common activities in general
surgery. In addition, many vascular surgeons in continental Europe and Britain are dealing …

John Dormandy described venous disease as the Cinderella among circulatory disorders.
Reflecting on why vascular surgeons are more interested in%,-terial bypass operations, and …

Varicose veins and their complications often present a problem in satisfactory management.
Three major pitfalls are responsible for unsatisfactory results of vein surgery:(1) inaccurate …

Varicose veins are among the most common chronic disorders leading to surgical treatment.
The definition of varicose veins varies widely, ranging from “clearly visible, dilated, tortuous …

BACKGROUND: Data on long-term outcomes of varicose vein surgery are sparse,
and'success' rates vary substantially depending on the method of assessment. This study …

After having performed at least two thousand varicose vein operations, I have come to the
conclusion that despite careful preoperative diagnosis and meticulous surgery, there are …

VARICOSE VEINS; Page 1 INTRODUCTION Varicose veins are tortuous, widened veins in the
subcutaneous tissues of the legs and are often easily visible. Their valves are usually …