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Laurea magistrale a ciclo unico in Medicina e chirurgia - Enrollment from 2025/2026Traditional and laser treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (Corso Elettivo) (2018/2019)
Teaching code
0716M
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/22 - VASCULAR SURGERY
Period
Corsi elettivi 1° semestre dal Oct 8, 2018 al Dec 21, 2018.
Learning outcomes
Objectives: The course aims to consider the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency, to focus on the preoperative diagnostic procedures and therapeutic indications. The surgical procedures both traditional and endovascular obliteration by laser will be specified. The advantages and limitations of each technique will be discussed.
Program
Definition and etiology of chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs.
How to prevent it?
Symptomatology.
Medical and physical therapy.
Surgical indications.
Traditional treatment and its complications.
Alternative treatments: laser, radiofrequency, glue, sclerotherapy ecc… and its complications.
Comparison between the different types of treatment.
Future perspectives.
Examination Methods
Based on the frequency.
Date and time of the first lesson: october 16nd 5.30 pm
Venue: meeting room General and Hepatobiliary Surgery.
Recommended year: 5th and 6th year