Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted to assess cases of varicose veins. Materials & Methods: 72 patients with varicose veins were enrolled. Symptoms in patient and treatment given were recorded. The patients underwent standard colour Doppler ultrasonogram to find out system of involvement. Results: Symptoms were itching in 28, heaviness in 20, aching in 14, oedema in 10, ulcer in 11, bleeding in 18, pigmentation in 22 and bleeding in 5 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Duration of illness was 5 years in 15, 5-10 years in 40 and 10-15 years in 17 patients. Duration of hospital stay was 5-10 days in 34 and >10 days in 38 patients. Left side was involved in 11, right side in 40 and bilateral side in 21 cases. Conclusion: Trendelenburg’s operation + stripping + sub fascial ligation was the surgical management of cases of varicose veins. Key words: Pigmentation, Trendelenburg’s operation, varicose veins.