As a result of superficial valve incompetence, high pressure is transmitted to small subcutaneous veins, which become dilated tortuous clusters of varicose veins (Figure 1B). Although valve reflux ...

These are dilated, elongated ... Complications such as superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of veins due to blood clots) and bleeding are common and can worsen without treatment.

However, cosmetics aside, the leg fatigue and heaviness that is associated with chronic venous insufficiency in the presence of varicose veins can be disabling. The treatment of superficial vein ...