Venous Disorders of the Legs

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Anatomy of the Leg Veins

   • Lawrence L. Tretbar

   Pages 1-19

3. Venous Function, Dysfunction and Venous Insufficiency

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   Pages 21-31

4. Clinical Phlebologic Evaluation

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   Pages 33-40

5. Venous Testing, Non-Invasive and Invasive

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   Pages 41-61

6. Patterns of Varicose Vein Development/Principles of Treatment

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   Pages 63-70

7. History of Medical and Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins

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   Pages 71-80

8. Contemporary Medical and Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins

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   Pages 81-93

9. Injection Sclerotherapy

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   Pages 95-107

10. Complications of Chronic Venous Insufficiency

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    Pages 109-120

11. Venous Thromboembolic Disease (VTE)

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    Pages 121-131

12. Back Matter

    Pages 133-139

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Within the last five years a number of new books on venous disorders have been produced. Previously the study of venous disease was well-served by the classic texts of Foote, Anning, Dodd and Cockett, and Hobbs, but these texts are now out of print and out of date. How does Larry Tretbar's book equate with its competition? Those of you who pick up or purchase this delightful little book will not be disappointed. It is a single author text which is clearly written and succinct. In just over 100 pages Tretbar distils the work of many of his larger competitors without losing any vital information along the way. He also provides new insights and ideas in many areas. Contents are set out in a standard format but the writing is pithy and the line drawings (mostly by the author himself) are clear and helpful. It excels in the management and treatment of varicose veins where the author has made his major contribution. The book contains many of the classic venous references though these of necessity cannot be comprehensive in the interest of brevity. Linton pointed out that diseases of the veins of the lower extremities are one of the commonest of human ailments that can be remedied by surgical measures. These disorders are often poorly managed by junior doctors who fail to acquaint themselves with the anatomy and pathophysiology of these disorders.

• anatomy
• complication
• complications
• development
• diseases
• embolism
• evaluation
• heart
• hypertension
• surgery
• therapy
• treatment
• ultrasound

• Clinical Surgery, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine, USA

  Lawrence L. Tretbar

• Phlebologic Institute of the Midwest, Shawnee Mission, USA

  Lawrence L. Tretbar

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