[Phlebology and wound healing]

Venous diseases are highly prevalent and chronic wounds cause high morbidity and costs. Prevalence of severe forms of chronic venous insufficiency is on the decline. This is due to improved diagnosis and treatment of venous thromboembolism, and to improved surgery of varicose veins and their sequelae. The spectrum of chronic wounds has shifted from venous ulcers towards more complex pathologies. At the same time, new treatment options are available. Modern phlebology effectively treats varicose veins, prevents sequelae of varicosis and deep venous thrombosis, and offers help to the great majority of patients with chronic wounds.