The relationship between leukocyte activation and apoptosis in venous insufficiency etiopathogenesis
Abstract
Aim: Varicose veins are the most common disorders of the lower extremities. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of leukocyte activation in the vein wall and apoptosis in the etiopathogenesis of varicose veins.
Material and Methods:Forty-six patients with varicose veins were included in the study. High ligation with stripping with or without additional individual ligation and excision was performed for symptoms, complications or cosmetic needs. ELISA was used to measure the serum concentration of caspase-8 and caspase-9.
Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the cephalic vein and saphenous vein groups (p=0.04 and p<0.0001 respectively).
Conclusion: As a conclusion, the complex
pathophysiology underlying varicose veins has yet to be fully defined. It is
suggested that both leukocyte activation and dysregulation of apoptosis are
associated with susceptibility for varicose vein formation however this
argument needs further research.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Naim Boran Tümer
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Türkiye
Erkan İriz
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Türkiye
Özlem Gülbahar
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Türkiye
Dilek Erer
Türkiye
Halim Soncul
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Türkiye
Elif Coşkun
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Türkiye
Publication Date
September 30, 2019
Submission Date
July 15, 2019
Acceptance Date
August 11, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 10 Number: 3