Surgical treatment of varicose veins reduces leg edema and generalized edema: Alleviating clinical symptoms throughout the body

Abstract Edema presents itself in two primary forms: generalized edema and localized edema. Previous studies suggest that varicose veins contribute to systemic edema. We investigated if treating them could alleviate symptoms elsewhere. Case 1: A 58-year-old female with varicose veins underwent surge...

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Published inVascular investigation and therapy Vol. 7; no. 3; pp. 54 - 56
Main Authors Tomita, Shinji, Koyama, Yutaka, Inagaki, Masahiro, Ozoe, Satoki
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 01.09.2024
Subjects
extracellular water/total body water ratio
generalized edema
surgery
varicose vein
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Summary:Abstract Edema presents itself in two primary forms: generalized edema and localized edema. Previous studies suggest that varicose veins contribute to systemic edema. We investigated if treating them could alleviate symptoms elsewhere. Case 1: A 58-year-old female with varicose veins underwent surgery, reducing edema and symptoms across the body. Case 2: A 75-year-old male experienced similar relief postsurgery. Body composition analysis supported systemic improvement. Facial and hand edema decreased, correlating with trunk edema reduction. These cases challenge the notion of varicose veins as solely local. Surgery not only targets leg edema but also alleviates systemic symptoms, warranting further investigation into varicose vein management’s broader impacts.
ISSN:2589-9686
2589-9481
DOI:10.4103/VIT.VIT_28_24