Medical articles from Mr Philip Coleridge Smith

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05/10/2022

Vascular Surgeon

Varicose veins: what causes them and how can they be treated?

Varicose veins are veins that appear swollen and large under the skin, normally affecting the legs and feet. We spoke to esteemed vascular surgeon Mr Philip Coleridge Smith, who treats patients in London, Amersham, Maidenhead, and Ireland, explains the condition and its causes in detail and outlines the treatment options available.

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01/07/2022

Mr Philip Coleridge Smith

Vascular Surgeon

What is ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy?

Here, Mr Philip Coleridge Smith, a leading vascular surgeon, explains in detail what exactly ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy is, and reveals who the ideal candidate for this new, highly effective technique is.

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15/03/2019

Mr Philip Coleridge Smith

Vascular Surgeon

Varicose veins and leg ulcers

Varicose veins and leg ulcers are both unsightly conditions that can cause pain, discomfort, and swelling. They often occur together, and evidence is emerging that treating varicose veins could help leg ulcers to heal. Leading vascular surgeon Mr Philip Coleridge Smith explains...

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06/03/2019

Mr Philip Coleridge Smith

Vascular Surgeon

What’s new in varicose veins?

In the last 20 years, vascular surgery has undergone a revolution. Traditional surgical methods have been joined by new minimally invasive techniques. How do heat, foam, and even lasers treat varicose veins? And how effective are they compared to surgery? Expert vascular surgeon Mr Philip Coleridge Smith is here to explain:

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27/02/2019

Mr Philip Coleridge Smith

Vascular Surgeon

Post thrombotic syndrome: life after DVT

What symptoms can you expect in the long term after DVT, and how you tackle them? What medication should you take? We asked Mr Philip Coleridge Smith, one of London's leading vascular surgeons:

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26/09/2017

Mr Philip Coleridge Smith

Vascular Surgeon

How are varicose veins removed?

Expert vascular surgeon, Mr Coleridge Smith, explains how varicose veins are formed, and the ways that they can be removed.

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28/07/2017

Mr Philip Coleridge Smith

Vascular Surgeon

Varicose veins treatment: a new surgical approach

Expert consultant vascular surgeon Mr Philip Coleridge Smith talks about the latest technological advances in vascular surgery.