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Advances in the treatment of varicose veins: ambulatory phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy, endovascular laser, and radiofrequency closure.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17249300     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Dermatologists have played a key role in the advancement and development of new safe, noninvasive technologies that are utilized in the treatment of both cosmetic telangiectasias and larger varicose veins of medical significance. As presented in this article, major advances in sclerosing solutions, hook avulsion techniques, and endovascular RF and laser procedures have revolutionized the world of phlebology. This medical sector continues to evolve through its relevance to the ever-expanding aesthetic and aging population.
Authors:
Neil S Sadick
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Advances in dermatology     Volume:  22     ISSN:  0882-0880     ISO Abbreviation:  Adv Dermatol     Publication Date:  2006  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-01-25     Completed Date:  2007-02-13     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8606032     Medline TA:  Adv Dermatol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  139-56     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Dermatology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University, 772 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA. nssderm@sadickdermatology.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Catheter Ablation
Humans
Laser Therapy
Sclerotherapy / methods
Varicose Veins / surgery,  therapy*
Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods

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