Question
A middle-age woman has right leg and foot nonpitting edema associated with dermatitis and hyperpigmentation. The diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency is made. What is the treatment of choice
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Vein stripping
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Pressure-gradient stockings
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Skin grafting
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Perforator vein ligation
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � B
Explanation
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Answer- B
- The mainstay of treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and its complication, venous stasis ulceration, is conservative management.
- Elastic stocking support, frequent elevation of the legs, and avoidance of prolonged sitting and standing is used for venous insufficiency in the absence of ulceration
