RT Journal
T1 LEs varices de la grossesse et leur traitement principalement par les injections sclérosantes
JF Journal of the American Medical Association
JO Journal of the American Medical Association
YR 1949
FD March 26
VO 139
IS 13
SP 892
OP 892
DO 10.1001/jama.1949.02900300078042
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1949.02900300078042
AB This is a well written, concise monograph on the management of varicosities of the lower extremities, vulva, vagina, rectum and suprapubic region during pregnancy. The authors believe in a strong hereditary factor, discount the pressure of the enlarged uterus as an important causative agent, but believe in an endocrine influence on smooth muscle to explain the venous atony and back pressure during the pregnant state. They describe the clinical picture and complications illustrated with excellent, large photographs. In addition, excellent black and white drawings are used in the text. They believe in the injection treatment of varicosities, no matter where they are situated. They do not believe in preliminary ligations combined with sclerosing therapy, nor do they seem to limit their injections to cases of a valvular insufficiency of the saphenous system. The monograph may be recommended to obstetricians to stimulate their interest in this complication of pregnancy. The suggestions