Lower-extremity varicose veins are a very prevalent problem of vascular surgery.Therapeutic options for patients with lower-extremity varicose veins have expandedrapidly in recent years, thanks to technological advances. This article includes three parts:clinical research progress in Traditional Chinese Medicine, clinical research progress inwestern medicine and Endovenous laser treatment for varicose great saphenous vein.The first part explains etiopathogenisis, pathogenesis, diagnosis. The second partdescribes clinical research progress in western medicine, focus on surgical andendovascular treatment of Lower-extremity varicose veins and treatment ofLower-extremity varicose veins in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In the end, we discussthe experience in treating varicose great saphenous vein. Come to an method with minimaldetriment, good curative effect and low rlapse rate. |