Blue Feet! - Corona Phlebectasia

This is an important physical sign of vein disease. Corona Phlebectasia is a pattern of small blue veins at the ankle and foot. It is thought to be an early sign of advanced vein disease --- it often indicates failed valves in the greater saphenous vein, one of the five vein systems that drain the surface of each leg.

What should be done?

1st A complete venous insufficiency ultrasound should be done while standing (this is, afterall, an issue of gravity! and its effect on valves and veins); (45 minutes). 2nd, a simple laser closure of the failed vein; (the leg will feel better and signs and symptoms of venous valve insufficiency will begin to resolve). (20 minutes) 3rd, several sessions of sclerotherapy to close blue veins at the foot and ankle (20 minutes each) (the ankles and feet will look and feel much younger and the chance of bleeding from broken veins is greatly reduced).

Why close the incompetent vein?

Vein valve failure causes increased pressure in the veins below and this causes progressive symptoms and signs. Unchecked, the venous hypertension that results from failed valves can cause deterioration of the skin, ulceration, edema, bleeding varicosities, painful and tired legs, varicose veins with increased risk of phlebitis and deep vein clots. It is important to stop further injury and to repair the damage this vein hypertension has caused. Early detection is important.

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Dan Mountcastle, MD
Board Certified
Ohio State University
Chief Medical Officer and Founder

Kim Truett, BS
Certified Vascular Technologist
Oregon Institute of Technology
Chief of Vascular Technology

Naushin Jobe, MD
Board Certified
Chicago Medical School
Medical Director
St. Petersburg and Sun City Center

Jack Lipps, MD
Board Certified
University of Louisville
Medical Director
Largo and Palm Harbor