Synonym(s)
Genuine Varicosis; idiopathic varicosis; primary varices; Primary varices; primary varicosis; Varicose veins; varicosis genuine; Varicosis idiopathic
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Degenerative disease of the venous wall without prior damage to the veins in the extra/epifascial venous system, which develops under the influence of various realization factors (e.g. orthostasis load) in the course of life in varying degrees and severity to varicose veins (see below varicosis).
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
In > 70% of the cases a familial burden is found.
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EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
General weakness of the connective tissue, congenital valvular insufficiency or aplasia of the venous valves, arteriovenous anastomoses (see also Klippel-Trénauney syndrome)
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
Occurring from the age of 20.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
S.u. Varice.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
S.u. Varicosis.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Favorable course. Often long compensated. Risk of chronic venous insufficiency.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
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- Nishibe T et al (2003) Stripping operation with preservation of the calf saphenous veins for primary varicose veins: hemodynamic evaluation. Cardiovasc Surgery 11: 341-345
- Schöpf E et al (1985) Newer aspects of the diagnosis and therapy of primary varicosis. Dermatologist 36: 379-380
- Ströbel P (2010) Etiology of varicosis. In: T Noppeney, H Nüllen Diagnosis and therapy of varicosis. Springer Medicine Publishing House Heidelberg S 34 -36
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Incoming links (6)
Compression pneumatic intermittent; Compression, pneumatic intermittent; Primary varicosis; Varicosis genuine; Varicosis idiopathic; Varicosis (overview);Outgoing links (5)
Chronic venous insufficiency (overview); Extrafascial veins; Klippel-trénaunay syndrome; Varice; Varicosis (overview);Disclaimer
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