This manuscript summarizes the history of the discovery of venous valves (VV) and of their function. Then, the main theories on VV role in venous diseases are reported. Finally, the recent introduction of surgery of VV is reported.

Venous valves: gateway to the circulation

CAGGIATI, Alberto
2016-01-01

Abstract

This manuscript summarizes the history of the discovery of venous valves (VV) and of their function. Then, the main theories on VV role in venous diseases are reported. Finally, the recent introduction of surgery of VV is reported.
2016
venous valve; venous circulation; microscopic venous valve; valve dysfunction; history; venous insufficiency
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