Med. praxi. 2025;22(3):168-172 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2025.046

Recurrent varicosities. Basic definition, causes, and their solution

MUDr. Lukáš Hnátek, Ph.D.
Angiocor, s. r. o., Zlín

Recurrence of varicosities is a relatively common phenomenon accompanying interventional treatment of varicose veins. A number of scientific papers deals with this problem. For its evaluation, it is necessary to respect precisely defined terms such as true recurrence, technical error during the primary procedure, or newly formed source of reflux. To evaluate the extent of CVD involvement with recurrent varicosities, duplex ultrasonography is the best diagnostic procedure. Its detailed performance is crucial to determine the cause of recurrence and also to plan the necessary intervention. The ultrasonographic findings must then be respected when performing the intervention. For interventional management of recurrent varicosities, endovenous intervention is the method of choice. These are gentler on the patient, have comparable results to conventional surgery, and are associated with a lower risk of complications. Last but not least their great advantage is that they are performed in an outpatient manner.

Keywords: recurrent varicose veins, endovenous treatment, lymphonodal venous network, angiogenesis.

Received: March 31, 2025; Revised: May 21, 2025; Accepted: May 23, 2025; Published: June 26, 2025  Show citation

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