The Fundamentals of Phlebology: Venous Disease for Clinicians

Venous disorders, while generally not life threatening, affect millions worldwide, causing pain, disability and negatively impacting on the lives of sufferers. Enormous advances have been made in treatment for these problems, providing minimally invasive solutions to all the disease's iterations.

With contributions from experts in a number of specialities, this highly practical guide provides an understanding of the pathophysiology of venous disease, and details of all the current treatment options available to physicians.

First published in 2004 by the American College of Phlebology, the book has now been comprehensively revised, updated and redesigned for this second edition and will be suitable for all those interested in the field including vascular surgeons, dermatologists, interventional radiologists, primary care physicians, nurses and ultrasonographers.