Failure of microvenous valves in small superficial veins is a key to the skin changes of venous insufficiency

• Published in: Journal of vascular surgery Vol. 54; no. 6; pp. 62S - 69S.e3
• Main Authors: Vincent, Jordan R, Jones, Gregory Thomas, PhD, Hill, Geraldine B., BSc (Hons), van Rij, Andre M., MD, FRACS
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Mosby, Inc 01.12.2011
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cadaver; Female; Humans; Leg - blood supply; Male; Middle Aged; Skin - blood supply; Surgery; Venous Insufficiency - physiopathology; Venous Valves - physiopathology; Venules - physiopathology

Objective To determine the role of microvenous valves in the superficial venous system in the prevention of reflux and skin changes in the progression of venous insufficency. Methods The venous anatomy of 15 amputated lower limbs, eight free from clinical venous disease and seven with varicose veins...