Varicose veins and Haemorrhoids (Hemorrhoids)

Published research suggests a link between leg varicose veins and haemorrhoids (hemorrhoids or "piles").

Current treatments for haemorrhoids, including cutting them away or using laser or surgery to destroy the haemorrhoidal artery (hemorrhoidal), may be sub-optimal.

3 Chapters in Charing Cross Vascular Text book

Mark Whiteley and Barrie Price from
The Whiteley Clinic wrote 3 of the chapters

The book "Vascular and Endovascular Controversies Update" has been released at the Charing Cross International meeting that is currently underway in London.

Mark Whiteley and Barrie Price of The Whiteley Clinic have written 3 of the chapters:

• Perforating Veins: I prefer radiofrequency and laser - pages 583-588
  M S Whiteley
• Debate: Treating calf perforators is pointless - Against the motion - pages 602 - 608
  B A Price
• The treatment of varicose veins of the vulva and vagina - pages 666 - 670
  M S Whiteley

In his chapter on varicose veins of the vulva and vagina, Mark Whiteley announces for the first time:

1. The observation that haemorrhoids (piles) arise from pelvic vein reflux, making them amenable to treatment by vein techniques
2. The Whiteley Clinic grading system for vulval venous reflux