Tag William Marston

Venous Disease

An understanding of venous physiology provides the surgeon with valuable information with which to formulate a diagnostic and treatment plan. Technologic advances have broadened the therapeutic armamentarium. This chapter provides the reader with a thorough overview of the physiology and…

Venous Ulcers

Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are an important medical problem. The chronic and recurrent nature of VLUs causes morbidity, severely reduces patient quality of life, and increases costs placed on health care systems. Standard care supported by evidence includes compression therapy…