Deep leg veins return blood directly to the heart and are in the center of the leg, near the bones. Superficial leg veins are just beneath the skin. They have less support from surrounding muscles and bones than the deep veins and may thus develop an area of weakness in the wall. When ballooning of the vein occurs, the vein becomes varicose. Perforator veins serve as connections between the superficial system and the deep system of leg veins.
Cornwall Vein Clinic
The Cornwall Vein Clinic was established in 2007 to provide access to the latest treatments for venous disease to patients in Cornwall, Devon, and the South West peninsula.
Tel: 01872 308 520
Fax: 01872 308 521
Duchy Hospital
Penventinnie Lane
Treliske
Truro
Cornwall TR1 3UP
Tel: 01872 226 100