Invasive Treatment of Lower Limb Varicose Veins - Comparison of Treatment Methods
Introduction and objective: Varicose veins in the lower extremities are a clinical manifestation of chronic venous disease. The condition is highly prevalent, with incidence increasing with age. Varicose veins are often accompanied by pain, and neglecting treatment can lead to complications such as...
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Introduction and objective: Varicose veins in the lower extremities are a clinical manifestation of chronic venous disease. The condition is highly prevalent, with incidence increasing with age. Varicose veins are often accompanied by pain, and neglecting treatment can lead to complications such as superficial vein inflammation, deep vein thrombosis, and, most critically, pulmonary embolism. The primary aim of this study was to analyze and compare the efficacy and safety of available contemporary invasive methods for treating varicose veins in the lower extremities. Additionally, this paper addresses the epidemiology, etiology, and clinical presentation of chronic venous insufficiency.
Review methods: The literature review utilized databases covering sources from PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science and Scopus. Keywords included: ‘varicose veins of the lower limbs’; ‘spider veins’; ‘EVLT (endovenous laser treatment of the small saphenous vein and great saphenous vein)’; ‘sclerotherapy’; ‘diode laser’; ‘varicose vein surgeries of the lower limbs’.
Brief description of the state of knowledge: Numerous methods for treating lower limb varicose veins are available. Among all treatment options, minimally invasive procedures using laser technology, steam, or radiofrequency waves are the most common. These procedures have been successfully performed for many years, with an estimated effectiveness of approximately 90% over a five-year observation period.
Summary: Despite the high prevalence and complex pathophysiological mechanisms of varicose veins in the lower extremities, current treatment methods allow for a satisfactory therapeutic outcome in most patients.
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| spelling | doaj-art-12eba8b1afcb4f6ab743e653ac6f7c792025-01-04T08:16:30ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062025-01-017710.12775/JEHS.2025.77.56646Invasive Treatment of Lower Limb Varicose Veins - Comparison of Treatment MethodsEwa Piekarska0https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7724-0202Krzysztof Dobrzeniecki1https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2743-2233Remigiusz Luter2https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6685-4983Medicus Medical Clinic, Dworcowa 16a, 64-500 SzamotułyUniversity Clinical Hospital of Poznan, Dluga 1/2, 61-848 PoznanProvincial Multi-Specialty Hospital in Leszno, Jana Kiepury 45, 64-100 Leszno Introduction and objective: Varicose veins in the lower extremities are a clinical manifestation of chronic venous disease. The condition is highly prevalent, with incidence increasing with age. Varicose veins are often accompanied by pain, and neglecting treatment can lead to complications such as superficial vein inflammation, deep vein thrombosis, and, most critically, pulmonary embolism. The primary aim of this study was to analyze and compare the efficacy and safety of available contemporary invasive methods for treating varicose veins in the lower extremities. Additionally, this paper addresses the epidemiology, etiology, and clinical presentation of chronic venous insufficiency. Review methods: The literature review utilized databases covering sources from PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science and Scopus. Keywords included: ‘varicose veins of the lower limbs’; ‘spider veins’; ‘EVLT (endovenous laser treatment of the small saphenous vein and great saphenous vein)’; ‘sclerotherapy’; ‘diode laser’; ‘varicose vein surgeries of the lower limbs’. Brief description of the state of knowledge: Numerous methods for treating lower limb varicose veins are available. Among all treatment options, minimally invasive procedures using laser technology, steam, or radiofrequency waves are the most common. These procedures have been successfully performed for many years, with an estimated effectiveness of approximately 90% over a five-year observation period. Summary: Despite the high prevalence and complex pathophysiological mechanisms of varicose veins in the lower extremities, current treatment methods allow for a satisfactory therapeutic outcome in most patients. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56646varicose veins of the lower limbsspider veinsEVLT (endovenous laser treatment)sclerotherapydiode laserendovascular surgery |
| spellingShingle | Ewa Piekarska Krzysztof Dobrzeniecki Remigiusz Luter Invasive Treatment of Lower Limb Varicose Veins - Comparison of Treatment Methods Journal of Education, Health and Sport varicose veins of the lower limbs spider veins EVLT (endovenous laser treatment) sclerotherapy diode laser endovascular surgery |
| title | Invasive Treatment of Lower Limb Varicose Veins - Comparison of Treatment Methods |
| title_full | Invasive Treatment of Lower Limb Varicose Veins - Comparison of Treatment Methods |
| title_fullStr | Invasive Treatment of Lower Limb Varicose Veins - Comparison of Treatment Methods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Invasive Treatment of Lower Limb Varicose Veins - Comparison of Treatment Methods |
| title_short | Invasive Treatment of Lower Limb Varicose Veins - Comparison of Treatment Methods |
| title_sort | invasive treatment of lower limb varicose veins comparison of treatment methods |
| topic | varicose veins of the lower limbs spider veins EVLT (endovenous laser treatment) sclerotherapy diode laser endovascular surgery |
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