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[Obesity and its' influence on reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the blood of patients with varicose veins of the lower limbs].

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BACKGROUND Oxidative stress is considered as a probable mechanism in the pathogenesis and development of many diseases, including chronic venous disease (CVD). Local increased production of reactive oxygen species is taken into account as a mediator in vessel wall changes leading to damage of the

Surgical management of gastric varices and morbid obesity: a novel approach.

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BACKGROUND Morbid obesity is a growing pandemic. The greater prevalence of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart and liver disease has made management of obesity challenging. Many surgical techniques are in practice, each with some elements of restrictive or malabsorptive

Varicose veins of the lower limbs and venous capacitance in postmenopausal women: relationship with obesity.

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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the association between body mass index (BMI), venous capacitance, and clinical evidence of varicose veins after adjustment for sex hormones in postmenopausal women. METHODS This study group of the DIANA (DIet and ANdrogens) project (a randomized

[Varicose vein surgery and obesity--experience with a new Boazul cuff in leg circumference up to 90 cm].

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OBJECTIVE The combination of varicose vein disease and obesity is common in clinical practice. Long operations, high blood loss and extensive bruises are the results. Since 2005, a new roll-on cuff for varicose vein surgery with a thigh circumference of 90 cm is available (big cuff). METHODS Between

Standing posture at work and overweight exacerbate varicose veins: Shimane CoHRE Study.

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Varicose veins (VV) in legs are commonly observed in the general global population. However, the prevalence of and risk factors for VV in Japan are not clear. This study aimed at clarifying the risk factors for VV in traditional rural areas of Shimane prefecture. Subjects (113 men and 205 women aged

Successful Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration for Gastric Varices Using Foam Sclerosant Followed by Glue Embolization of Gastrorenal Shunt via the Brachial Vein Approach in a Severely Obese Patient.

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Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration is an effective treatment for gastric varices. In this report, we illustrate a consecutive treatment strategy via brachial vein approach and n-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) packing of the gastrorenal shunt (GRS) after injecting sclerosing agent in a

OBESITY AND VARICOSE VEINS.

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[Does obesity modify surgical indications in the treatment of varices?].

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Reflux patterns and risk factors of primary varicose veins’ clinical severity.

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OBJECTIVE Primarily, to determine the association between the clinical severity of primary varicose veins and different reflux patterns in an anatomic and haemodynamic clinical study using duplex ultrasonography (DU). Secondly, to analyse the association of clinical severity with other aspects, such

Improving the management of varicose veins.

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Up to 30% of the UK population are affected by varicose veins. They are a manifestation of increased venous pressure in the lower limb caused by impaired venous return. Primary varicosities result from poor drainage from the superficial to the deep venous system. Secondary varicosities arise as a

Effect of taleeq (leech therapy) in dawali (varicose veins).

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Dawali (varicose vein) is first described in Ebers Papyrus over 3500 years ago. Dawali is a disease in which veins of legs and feet become dilated, tortuous, and greenish in colour due to excess accumulation of blood which is derived from saudavi madda & balgham ghaleez. The aetiology of varicose

Superficial vein thrombosis in patients with varicose veins: role of thrombophilia factors, age and body mass.

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OBJECTIVE To investigate the association of various risk factors including thrombophilia defects, in patients with varicose veins (VVs) and history of episodes of superficial vein thrombosis (SVT). METHODS Two hundred and thirty patients with primary VVs were included in this prospective study. A

Is there a need for Doppler vascular examination for the diagnosis of varicose vein? A prospective study.

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OBJECTIVE To compare the validity of a careful clinical examination with venous Doppler studies in the management of patients presenting with varicose veins. METHODS Ninety-five consecutive patients presenting with varicose veins from September 1998 to August 1999 were included in this study. Of the

Lymphatic complications after varicose veins surgery: risk factors and how to avoid them.

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BACKGROUND Lymphatic complication (LC) after varicose veins (VVs) surgery is an annoying event with a variable frequency in the literature. METHODS Retrospective study reviewing all surgeries carried out for VVs from January 2000 to October 2010. Postoperative LC we reported: lymphatic fistula,

[Physical examination--tourniquet tests for varicose veins].

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Physical examination of patients with varicose veins is time-consuming and subjective. Nowadays, it is frequently replaced by hand-held Doppler examination and duplex scanning. Adequate studies investigating the value of physical examination for varicose veins are lacking. It is unclear whether the

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