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Abstract
Chronic venous insufficiency is a highly prevalent condition, with significant health and economic repercussions. Although important therapeutic developments have been introduced in recent years, the majority are dealt with by general surgeons in national health hospitals. These surgeons do not have the required and continuous training, and continue to perform classic surgery techniques. Also, their presence at scientific, organisational meetings, and training is almost nil. We present an update on developments in phlebology, and tapping into the preliminary results of a national survey, we reflect on the current status of phlebology and beyond for those general surgeons who should have a role in this field.
Keywords:
Phlebology
General surgeon
Varicose veins
Treatment
Resumen
La insuficiencia venosa crónica es una enfermedad muy prevalente, de una gran relevancia sanitaria y económica, y en la que en los últimos años se están produciendo importantes novedades terapéuticas. Aunque en la mayoría de los hospitales públicos su asistencia recae sobre los cirujanos generales, éstos no disponen de una formación continuada adecuada y continúan realizando habitualmente una cirugía clásica. Además, su presencia en el ámbito científico, organizativo y formativo es casi nula. Presentamos una actualización sobre las novedades en flebología y, aprovechando los resultados preliminares de una encuesta nacional, reflexionamos sobre la situación actual de la flebología y el futuro que los cirujanos generales tienen en este campo.
Palabras clave:
Flebología
Cirujanos generales
Varices
Tratamiento
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