Innovative treatment of venous disorders

This textbook addresses basic subjects like anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and diagnostic techniques for chronic venous disease. The prophylaxis and treatment of deep venous thrombosis is specially addressed, as a possible major change in the treatment options might influence daily practice significantly in the near future.
The textbook contains 28 chapters with new innovative data and illustrations.
This textbook is specially designed for all healthcare workers in the field of venous disease like vascular surgeons, dermatologists, phlebologists, vascular technicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Contents
Clinical anatomy of the venous system of the lower limb
Venous physiology
Pathophysiology of the venous system
Intrinsic and extrinsic causes of thrombosis in the superficial and deep venous system
Evaluation of reflux and obstruction with duplex ultrasound
Indications for and value of phlebography in venous disease
Three dimensional investigation of the venous system by multi-slice ct venography
Indications and value of intravascular ultrasound in venous disease
Functional tests in venous disease
Sclerotherapy for tributary varicose veins
Surgery for tributary varicose veins
Innovations for the treatment of tributary varicose veins
Surgical options and indications for the treatment of perforating veins
Radiofrequency ablation as an alternative treatment of gsv and ssv incompetence
Laser treatment as an alternative for the treatment of gsv and ssv incompetence
Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy: techniques and indications
Innovations in the treatment of saphenous trunks
Surgical options for the treatment of great saphenous vein incompetence
Complications in subfascial endoscopic perforating vein surgery
Minimally invasive alternatives for the treatment of perforating veins
Thrombosis prophylaxis
Diagnostic evaluation of patients with clinically suspected deep vein thrombosis
Compression and immediate ambulation in dvt
Medical treatment of venous thromboembolism
Treatment options in the early phase of acute ilio-femoral venous thrombosis
Endovenous treatment of deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremities
Interventions for chronic non-malignant venous obstruction
Reconstructive deep venous surgery for chronic venous insufficiency