A study of clinical profile of varicose veins in our tertiary care center: a randomized prospective observational study

Abstract

The term varicose vein refers to abnormally dilated, tortuous, elongated, friable superficial veins, usually of lower limbs. These varicose veins have permanently lost their valvular efficiency. 1 Varicose veins are a major health problem in the western countries, being more common in females. In India, incidence is comparatively low, more common in males and presents late with associated complications. AIMS of the study was to study clinical profile, complications and different modalities utilized in our institute and to assess and study final outcome in patients included in our study. METHODS The study was a prospective observational and analytical study of 100 patients which was conducted in our institute. Patients within age group of 10 to 70 years and patients with varicose vein complications were included in our study whereas patients with age less than 10 years or more than 70 years, patients with deep vein thrombosis, chronic debilitated and immunecompromised patients were excluded.

Evaluation and Management of Primary Varicose Veins of Lower Limb in A Tertiary Care Centre

“…Jaykar RD et al 16 in their study observed hematoma in 4% cases while wound infections were seen in 8% cases. Satyanarayan V et al 23 in their study observed complications like hematoma (9%), seroma (10%) and wound infection (6%) in their study.…”

“…Male predominance was seen in present study with 64.7% males to 35.3% females. Jaykar RD et al 16 in their study observed 56% cases between the age group of 31-50 years of age with 60% males to females. Mishra S et al 17 observed maximum patients were in age group of 45 to 54 years (26%) with 70% male population.…”