Artículos del doctor: Mr Ian Franklin Más de 7589 artículos avalados por los mejores especialistas médicos

Por Mr Ian Franklin
08.05.20
Cirujano vascular

Say goodbye to varicose veins

Fed-up of the sight of your varicose veins? Or are they causing your legs to look swollen, ache or cramp? The good news is that there are plenty of treatment options to have them removed. Our expert vascular surgeon Mr Ian Franklin explains what these are.

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Por Mr Ian Franklin
29.01.19
Cirujano vascular

Superficial vein thrombosis: don’t suffer in vain!

While most of us have heard of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), you may not have heard of a similar condition called superficial vein thrombosis (SVT). As their names suggest, DVT occurs in deep veins, while SVT forms closer to the skin. While generally less serious than its deeper counterpart, SVT is nonetheless something you shouldn’t ignore. Leading London vascular surgeon Mr Ian Franklin explains why.

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Por Mr Ian Franklin
21.01.19
Cirujano vascular

What are spider veins?

Spider veins (also known as thread veins) are small pink or purple visually prominent blood vessels seen most often on the lower limbs, but they can occur on any part of the body. Mr Ian Franklin, an experienced vascular surgeon, explains what spider veins are, their causes, and how they can be treated.

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Por Mr Ian Franklin
05.10.18
Cirujano vascular

What are leg ulcers?

Leg ulcers are chronic sores found on the leg or foot, which can be very painful and debilitating. Leading vascular surgeon Mr Ian Franklin is a specialist in leg ulcers and explains the risk factor, treatment and whether it can return.

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Por Mr Ian Franklin
11.01.18
Cirujano vascular

Varicose veins and thread veins: what's the difference and how are they treated?

Varicose veins and thread veins are a common problem among UK adults - particularly among women, who more commonly experience the two. However, what's the difference? What are the symptoms, and is treatment always necessary?

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