[Ultrastructure of the media and biochemistry of the intercellular substance of the wall of varicose veins]

Phlebologie. 1985 Apr-Jun;38(2):333-46.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A description using electronic microscope examinations the ultrastructural modifications affecting myocytes and the intercellular substance of the walls of varicose veins. They also have an effect on the biochemical composition of the intercellular substance.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Extracellular Space / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / metabolism
  • Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / ultrastructure
  • Saphenous Vein / metabolism
  • Saphenous Vein / ultrastructure*
  • Varicose Veins / metabolism
  • Varicose Veins / pathology*