Anderson Anuforo, Endurance Evbayekha, Charles Agwuegbo, Toochukwu Lilian Okafor, Akanimo Antia, Olanrewaju Adabale, Onyinye Sylvia Ugoala, Ovie Okorare, Jaskomal Phagoora, Habib Olatunji Alagbo, Garba Rimamskep Shamaki, Emi Disreal Bob-Manuel
OBJECTIVES: This review article provides an updated review of a relatively common pathology with various manifestations. Superficial venous diseases (SVD) are a broad spectrum of venous vascular disease that predominantly affects the body's lower extremities. The most serious manifestation of this disease includes varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, stasis dermatitis, venous ulcers, superficial venous thrombosis, reticular veins, and spider telangiectasias. METHODS: The anatomy, pathophysiology, and risk factors of SVD were discussed during this review...
April 5, 2024: Annals of Vascular Surgery