The Vein Book

The Vein Book is a comprehensive reference on veins and venous circulation. In one volume it provides complete, authoritative, and up-to-date information about venous function and dysfunction, bridging the gap between clinical medicine and basic science. It is the single authoritative resource which consolidates present knowledge and stimulates further developments in this rapidly changing field.- Startling new treatment for venous thromboembolic disease
- Details the condition of varicose veins, spider veins and thread veins and discusses treatment options
- Radically effective treatment of leg ulcer
- Clarification of the pathophysiology of Venous Insufficiency
- Molecular mechanisms in the cause of varicose veins

Chapter 1: Historical IntroductionChapter 2: Venous Embryology and AnatomyChapter 3: Epidemiology of Chronic Peripheral Venous DiseaseChapter 4: Venous Anatomy, Physiology, and PathophysiologyChapter 5: Role of Physiologic Testing in Venous DisordersChapter 6: Inappropriate Leukocyte Activation in Venous DiseaseChapter 7: Molecular Basis of Venous InsufficiencyChapter 8: Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Molecular Abnormalities and Ulcer FormationChapter 9: Pathophysiology of Chronic Venous InsufficiencyChapter 10: Mechanism and Effects of Compression TherapyChapter 11: Classifying Venous DiseaseChapter 12: Risk Factors, Manifestations, and Clinical Examination of the Patient with Primary Venous InsufficiencyChapter 13: Sclerosing SolutionsChapter 14: Sclerotherapy Treatment of TelangiectasiasChapter 15: Complications and Adverse Sequelae of SclerotherapyChapter 16: Laser Treatment of Telangiectasias and Reticular VeinsChapter 17: Overview: Treatment of Venous InsufficiencyChapter 18: Ultrasound Examination of the Patient with Primary Venous InsufficiencyChapter 19: Conventional Sclerotherapy versus Surgery for Varicose VeinsChapter 20: Sclerotherapy and Ultrasound-Guided SclerotherapyChapter 21: Sclerofoam for Treatment of Varicose VeinsChapter 22: Sclerosants in Microfoam: A New Approach in AngiologyChapter 23: Ultrasound-Guided Catheter and Foam Therapy for Venous InsufficiencyChapter 24: Principles of Treatment of Varicose Veins by Sclerotherapy and SurgeryChapter 25: Inversion Stripping of the Saphenous VeinChapter 26: Neovascularization: An Adverse Response to Proper Groin DissectionChapter 27: Principles of Ambulatory PhlebectomyChapter 28: Powered Phlebectomy in Surgery of Varicose VeinsChapter 29: Endovenous Laser (EVL) for Saphenous Vein AblationChapter 30: Effects of Different Laser Wavelengths on Treatment of VaricesChapter 31: VNUS Closure of the Saphenous VeinChapter 32: Treatment of Small Saphenous Vein RefluxChapter 33: Classification and Treatment of Recurrent Varicose VeinsChapter 34: Use of System-Specific Questionnaires and Determination of Quality of Life after Treatment of Varicose VeinsChapter 35: Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: Diagnosis and TreatmentChapter 36: The Epidemiology of Venous Thromboembolism in the Community: Implications for Prevention and ManagementChapter 37: Fundamental Mechanisms in Venous ThrombosisChapter 38: Congenital and Acquired Hypercoagulable SyndromesChapter 39: New Ways to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism: The Factor Xa Inhibitor Fondaparinux and the Thrombin Inhibitor XimelagatranChapter 40: Diagnosis of Deep Vein ThrombosisChapter 41: Thrombotic Risk Assessment: A Hybrid ApproachChapter 42: Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in the General Surgical PatientChapter 43: Conventional Treatment of Deep Venous ThrombosisChapter 44: The Diagnosis and Management of Heparin-Induced ThrombocytopeniaChapter 45: Operative Venous ThrombectomyChapter 46: Permanent Vena Cava Filters: Indications, Filter Types, and ResultsChapter 47: Complications of Vena Cava FiltersChapter 48: Temporary Filters and Prophylactic IndicationsChapter 49: Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Venous ThrombosisChapter 50: Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy in the Treatment of Acute Deep Venous ThrombosisChapter 51: Mechanical Thrombectomy and Thrombolysis for Acute Deep Venous ThrombosisChapter 52: Diagnosis and Management of Primary Axillo-Subclavian Venous ThrombosisChapter 53: Subclavian Vein Obstruction: Techniques for Repair and BypassChapter 54: The Primary Cause of Chronic Venous InsufficiencyChapter 55: Conventional Surgery for Chronic Venous InsufficiencyChapter 56: Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Vein Surgery (SEPS) for Chronic Venous InsufficiencyChapter 57: Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy (USGS) of Perforating Veins in Chronic Venous InsufficiencyChapter 58: Perforating VeinsChapter 59: Importance, Etiology, and Diagnosis of Chronic Proximal Venous Outflo