PHLEBOLOGY

Dec
2005
Vol. 24. No. 4

Introduction

Phlebology occupies a unique niche in dermatology, lying at the crossroads between medicine and surgery, between cosmetic treatment and symptomatic treatment. Several articles within one issue of a journal certainly do not fairly  cover the vast topics within phlebology. However, I sincerely hope that these reviews will solidify the knowledge that you already have, and pique your interest in learning more about venous diseases.

Stripping and Ligation of the Saphenous Vein

Yung-Feng Lo, MD | Chih-Hsun Yang, MD

Successful varicose vein surgery depends on accurate preoperative assessment and individualized treatment for various combinations of venous insufficiency.

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Venous Ulcers

Jason Reichenberg, MD | Mark Davis, MD

This article aims to summarize findings concerning the epidemiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of venous ulcers.

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