Venous ulcers are localized inflammation of the skin with ulceration due to venous hypertension of the underlying venous drainage system. The venous system in our body takes the blood from the tissue to the heart. The majority of veins brushing her legs have valves prevent flux of blood back and ensure steady flow toward the heart. When the valves do not function properly in the blood leaks through the valves it creates will be called venous reflux disease or venous insufficiency. Over a long period of time, the vein tends to get larger, painful, and create skin pigmentation and or ulceration.

Patients with venous insufficiency in the legs not only experience cosmetic problems such as large varicose veins look very unappealing, but they also have symptoms such as heaviness, muscle cramps, tiredness, skin itching, skin pigmentation or painful ulceration. Patients with venous insufficiency are usually diagnosed with specialized ultrasonography tests. After the proper diagnosis, the best method of treatment is the invasive procedure to permanently close the diseased vein. For further information please with an appointment with our board-certified each vascular surgeon.