Lower limb venous disease encompasses a wide spectrum of pathology, the importance of which relates to high prevalence rather than mortality. The complications of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), namely lipodermatosclerosis and chronic venous ulceration, represent a major burden to healthcare providers and a high degree of personal morbidity for patients.
Management is based upon accurate clinical diagnosis supported by non-invasive imaging. Open surgical and minimally invasive techniques are used to treat varicose veins. Chronic skin complications of CVI require a multi-disciplinary approach.
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