• Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou 646000, China;
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【Abstract】 Objective  To discuss the role of leukocyte activation and inflammatory processes in the disease of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Methods  The relevant literatures about the role of leukocyte activation and inflammatory reaction in CVI were reviewed. Results  The role of inflammatory reaction in occurrence and development of venous diseases has been studied a lot in recent years. It was found that the leukocyte activation and inflammatory reaction are involved in the structural remodeling of venous valves and walls, leading to valvular incompetence and formation of varicose veins. Conclusion  Leukocyte activation and inflammatory processes take important roles in the occurrence and progression of CVI.

Citation: WEN Xuegang,HE Yanzheng,LIU Yong. Role of Leukocyte Activation and Inflammatory Reaction in Chronic Venous Insufficiency. CHINESE JOURNAL OF BASES AND CLINICS IN GENERAL SURGERY, 2008, 15(3): 227-230. doi: Copy