Varicosis lateral branch varicosisI83.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Side branch varicosis; Site branch varices; Varices; Varicose veins

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Varicose enlargement of defined lateral branches of the V. saphena magna and/or the V. saphena parva. Primarily affected are the lateral and medial accessoria saphenous veins and the posterior and anterior arcuate veins in the course of the magna saphenous vein. The lateral branch varicosis is often associated with a trunk varicosis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer