Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
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In the literature there is a range from 1% to 20 % of duplication (up to 20%) of the great saphenous vein (GSV) reported, because there is a lack of an accurate definition of the GSV and objective parameters for an anatomical identification. ⋯ Phlebographic studies have been the criterion standard for the identification of venous anatomy. Now, duplex is regarded as the criterion standard for accurate detection of the veins. True duplication of the GSV is less common than the previous literature has suggested, namely 1.6% to 2%. It is recommended that the duplicated GSV should be treated to avoid an important risk of recurrence of venous insufficiency.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of the efficacy of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and 5-fluorouracil tattooing for the treatment of keloids.
Hypertrophic scars and keloids may complicate wound healing secondary to trauma or surgery. A variety of treatment regimens have been used for treatment of keloids. ⋯ 5-FU tattooing was more effective than intralesional TAC for the treatment of keloids.