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Varicose Veins Learning Center

Complications could include:
Phlebitis (chronic inflammation of the vein) Formation of leg ulcers; Rupture of a varicose vein;
Source:ADAM
Date:June 1, 2009
Untreated varicose veins become increasingly large and more obvious with time. Surgical stripping of varicose veins is successful for most patients. Most do not develop new, large varicose veins following surgery. Surgery does not decrease a perso...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Untreated varicose veins become increasingly large and more obvious with time. Surgical stripping of varicose veins is successful for most people. Most do not develop new, large varicose veins following surgery. Surgery does not decrease a person'...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Thrombophlebitis is swelling (inflammation) of a vein caused by a blood clot.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 4, 2008
Thrombophlebitis is the inflammation of a vein with blood clot formation inside the vein at the site of inflammation. Thrombophlebitis is also known as phlebitis, phlebothrombosis, and venous thrombosis.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the buildup of fluid (swelling) under the skin.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 11, 2008
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