Chronic Venous Disorders of the Lower Limbs: A Surgical Approach

Chronic venous disorders are a major health problem due to their wide prevalence and socio-economic considerations. This book is a comprehensive manual providing state- of- the- art information on the diagnosis and management of these common problems. Till recently venous disorders have been getting secondary attention as compared to their arterial counterpart. However, the last two decades witnessed major technological advancements and therapeutic strategies for these problems. Written with a surgical perspective, this monograph covers the latest developments and recommended procedures in an easy-to-read format guiding the surgeon to prepare a rational treatment plan. Supplemented with numerous figures and illustrations, the chapters update the readers with how to evaluate such patients in their practices, selection criteria for appropriate procedures and how to manage the complications. The book includes basics of venous disorders, primary varicose veins and recurrence after surgery,chronic venous insufficiency, venous ulcers and congenital venous malformations. Detailed coverage of endo-venous procedures such as radio-frequency ablation, laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy are additional essential features of this book. Primarily intended for the practicing general surgeon, this volume is also relevant for residents in general surgery and vascular surgery.    

Dr. S. Vaidyanathan, Professor, Dept. of General Surgery, AIMS, Kochi, India.
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S., University of Kerala, 1967 M.S. (General Surgery) University of Kerala, March 1973
Teaching Experience: Tutor in Surgery, 23.04.1973 to 09.12.1975 Assistant Professor in Surgery, 09.12.1975 to 11.06.1993 Associate Professor of Surgery, 11.06.1993 to 14.08.1996 Professor of Surgery, 15.08.1996 to 30.04.2001 Additional Training: 1. Training in non-invasive evaluation of venous disease of lower limbs and Vein Valve Reconstruction at the University of Mississippi under Dr. Seshadri Raju 2. Ambulatory Venous Pressure Studies of the lower limbs.