Chronic venous disorders
Abstract
Chronic venous disorders encompass a spectrum of venous diseases, ranging from simple telangiectases (spider veins), reticular veins, varicose veins, and leg oedema to more severe advanced forms of disorders, including hyperpigmented skin changes, dermal sclerosis, and ulcer formation. Part of the spectrum of chronic venous disorders includes varicose veins, oedema, skin changes and ulcers affecting the lower limb, which are categorised as chronic venous disease (CVD). Chronic venous disorders with manifestations specific to abnormal venous function are grouped under the term chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). A distinguishing feature between CVD and CVI is that the latter indicates more advanced forms of chronic venous disorders. Accordingly, CVI includes manifestations such as skin pigmentation, venous eczema, lipodermatosclerosis, atrophie blanche, and healed or active ulcers.Copyright remains in the Author’s name. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - Noncommercial Works License. Authors are required to complete and sign an Author Agreement form that outlines Author and Publisher rights and terms of publication. The Agreement form should be uploaded along with other submissions files and any submission will be considered incomplete without it [forthcoming].
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