Download or read book A Colour Atlas of Venous Disease written by Henner Altenkamper and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-01-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incidence of venous diseases is becoming more and more frequent. An increasing number of people suffer from varicose veins, chronic venous stasis and, as a result, venous ulcers. Therefore, it is becoming more important for physicians and surgeons to make an accurate and early diagnosis of weaknesses in the vein wall, and to effect and monitor the care plan. A Colour Atlas of Venous Diseaseserves the needs of a wide range of professionals by reinforcing diagnostic skills and suggesting effective management tools. Through an array of colour photographs, x-rays, drawings, and practical text, the book covers the basic anatomy, the different types of varices, the clinical stages of chronic venous stasis, and inflammatory venous changes.