RT Journal
A1 Merrigan JM, Hamdan A, Lynm C, Livingston EH
T1 VAricose veins
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2012
FD December 26
VO 308
IS 24
SP 2638
OP 2638
DO 10.1001/jama.2012.4099
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.4099
AB 
Varicose veins  are swollen, bulgy, twisted veins that are visible just below the skin's surface. They may cause leg pain and swelling and can be cosmetically unappealing. The December 26, 2012, issue of JAMA includes an article about varicose veins.