What happens on the day of a varicose vein procedure?

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What happens on the day of a varicose vein procedure?

Professor Alun Davies explains what you should expect on the day of a varicose vein procedure.

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What are varicose veins?

Professor Alun Davies explains that varicose veins can affect up to 50% of the population and common symptoms include itching, pain and swelling of the pain.

What is hyperhidrosis?

Professor Alun Davies gives an overview on hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), including its causes and effects.

When should an abdominal aortic aneurysm be repaired?

Professor Alun Davies explains what factors should be considered when deciding to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

What are the differences between men and women for abdominal aortic aneurysms?

Professor Alun Davies explains that women are less likely to develop abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) than men. There is an argument for intervening at a lower threshold size for women (5cm) than men (5.5cm). A big topic of research is also whether women have poorer outcomes after surgery than men.

Surgical options in treating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

Professor Alun Davies discusses the surgical options for treating hyperhidrosis, including endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS), and its complications and outcomes.

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