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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Clinical Interventional Radiology ISVIR 2019; 03(02): 098-104
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693535
Review Article
Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Endovascular Management of Varicose Veins: A Review of Literature

Soumil Singhal
1   Department of Intervention Radiology and Intervention Oncology, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Mangerira Chinnappa Uthappa
1   Department of Intervention Radiology and Intervention Oncology, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Received: 13 November 2018

Accepted after revision: 29 January 2019

Publication Date:
15 July 2019 (online)

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Abstract

Venous insufficiency of the lower limb is a common condition characterized by a spectrum of symptoms, including bulging leg veins, pain, swelling, and ulceration. Various treatment options are available; however, the newer endovascular options are easy, highly effective, safe, and quick in relieving symptoms. Endovascular treatment options include thermal ablation, mechanicochemical ablation, and foam sclerotherapy. This review article briefly describes various scoring systems used in varicose veins, the role of imaging, different management techniques, and guidelines proposed in the management of this condition.

Keywords

varicose vein - intervention - radiology
 

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