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Vascular surgery is a specialized field of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases affecting the blood vessels outside the heart and brain. The vascular system is an extensive network of arteries and veins that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to various parts of the body and returns blood back to the heart. When blood vessels become narrowed, blocked, weakened, or damaged, it can disrupt normal circulation and lead to serious health complications. Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate these conditions and provide appropriate treatment to restore healthy blood flow and prevent further complications.
Vascular surgery addresses a wide range of conditions affecting the arteries and veins. Common arterial diseases include peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, and arterial blockages that can restrict blood flow to the limbs or vital organs. Venous disorders such as varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), chronic venous insufficiency, and venous ulcers are also managed within this specialty. These conditions may develop due to factors such as aging, smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, genetic predisposition, or prolonged periods of limited physical activity.
Diagnosis in vascular surgery involves a combination of physical examination and advanced imaging techniques to evaluate blood circulation and vessel structure. Common diagnostic tests include Doppler ultrasound, CT angiography, MR angiography, and conventional angiography. These tests help specialists determine the location and severity of vascular disease, allowing them to develop an effective treatment strategy tailored to the patient’s condition.
Treatment options in vascular surgery may include lifestyle modifications, medications, minimally invasive endovascular procedures, or open surgical interventions depending on the severity of the disease. Endovascular techniques such as angioplasty, stent placement, and catheter-based procedures allow surgeons to treat many vascular conditions through small incisions with shorter recovery times. With advances in vascular care and early diagnosis, many circulatory disorders can be effectively managed, helping patients improve blood flow, reduce symptoms, and maintain better overall vascular health.
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. Treatment typically begins with blood-thinning medication and, in selected cases, procedures to remove or dissolve the clot. Ongoing care focuses on preventing recurrence and protecting long-term vein health.
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Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a long-term condition where damaged leg veins struggle to return blood to the heart, leading to swelling, skin changes, and sometimes ulcers. Treatment ranges from compression therapy and lifestyle changes to minimally invasive procedures and surgery, depending on severity.
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Aortic dissection is a tear in the inner wall of the aorta that allows blood to split the layers of the artery. Management depends on which part of the aorta is affected and may involve emergency surgery, endovascular repair, or careful medical therapy, followed by lifelong blood pressure control and imaging follow-up.
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a long-term condition in which arteries supplying the legs (and sometimes arms) become narrowed by plaque, reducing blood flow. Management combines risk factor control, supervised exercise, medications, and, where needed, angioplasty, stenting, or bypass surgery.
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Laser treatment for varicose veins, also called endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), uses heat delivered through a thin fibre inside the vein to seal off a faulty leg vein. It is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional vein-stripping surgery for symptomatic varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency.
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Varicose vein surgery removes or closes enlarged, twisted leg veins that cause aching, swelling, skin changes, or ulcers. Modern options range from endovenous laser and radiofrequency ablation to sclerotherapy and traditional vein stripping. The right approach depends on the size and pattern of the affected veins.
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Aortic aneurysm repair is surgery to fix a weakened, bulging section of the aorta before it tears or ruptures. It can be done as open surgery or as a less invasive endovascular procedure using a stent graft, depending on the aneurysm's location, size, shape, and the patient's overall health.
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A peripheral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels outside the brain and spinal cord, where arteries connect directly to veins without normal capillaries. It is usually present from birth and may affect a limb, the head and neck, the trunk, or internal organs. Treatment typically involves embolisation, sclerotherapy, surgery, or a combination, with long-term follow-up.
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AV fistula creation is a surgical procedure that connects an artery to a nearby vein, usually in the arm, to create a durable access point for haemodialysis. It is used in patients with advanced kidney disease who need long-term dialysis. Several approaches and alternatives exist, and the right choice depends on individual anatomy and clinical factors.
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AV graft placement is a vascular surgery that creates a long-term access point for hemodialysis by connecting an artery to a vein using a soft synthetic tube under the skin. It is one of several access options and is often considered when an AV fistula is not suitable. Several techniques and locations exist.
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Carotid endarterectomy is a surgery to remove fatty plaque from the carotid artery in the neck. It is used to lower the risk of stroke in people with significant carotid narrowing, particularly after a TIA or minor stroke. Alternatives, surgical approaches, and recovery vary by individual situation.
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Diabetic foot surgery covers a range of procedures used to treat foot ulcers, deep infections, bone deformity, and poor circulation in people with diabetes. Options include debridement, revascularisation, reconstructive surgery, and amputation when limb salvage is not possible. The right approach depends on the wound, blood flow, infection, and overall health.
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Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a minimally invasive procedure to treat aortic aneurysms. A stent-graft is guided through small groin incisions into the aorta to reinforce the weakened artery wall. Several variants exist for different aneurysm locations, and lifelong imaging follow-up is part of the treatment.
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Lymphedema is long-term swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid, often in an arm or leg, frequently after cancer treatment or due to a problem with the lymphatic system from birth. Treatment focuses on reducing swelling, protecting the skin, and preventing progression through therapy, compression, self-care, and in selected cases, surgery.
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Peripheral angioplasty and stenting is a minimally invasive procedure that opens narrowed or blocked arteries outside the heart, most often in the legs. A small balloon widens the artery, and a stent may be placed to keep it open. It is used to treat peripheral artery disease causing leg pain, non-healing wounds, or threatened limb loss.
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Peripheral vascular bypass surgery creates a new pathway around a blocked artery in the leg using a vein or synthetic graft. It is used in advanced peripheral artery disease when pain, non-healing wounds, or limb-threatening ischaemia do not respond to medication or endovascular treatment.
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Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment that uses an injected solution to close unwanted veins, including spider veins and many varicose veins. It is performed in clinic, usually over several short sessions, with variants such as liquid, foam, and ultrasound-guided techniques used depending on vein size and depth.
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TEVAR (thoracic endovascular aortic repair) is a minimally invasive procedure that places a fabric-covered stent inside the thoracic aorta to treat aneurysms, dissections, and certain injuries. It is an alternative to open chest surgery and requires lifelong imaging follow-up.
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