Varicose Veins

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Organizations

American Venous Forum
203 Washington Street, PMB #311
Salem, MA  09170
Phone: (978) 744-5005
Fax: (978) 744-5029
E-mail: venous-info@administrare.com
Web Address: www.venous-info.com
 

The mission of the American Venous Forum is to improve the care of patients with vein and lymph disorders by providing a forum for education and the exchange of information about basic and clinical research in the venous and lymphatic systems. The Web site offers an online book entitled The Layman's Handbook of Venous Disorders that explains basic terms and treatment options and offers answers to frequently asked questions.


Canadian Dermatology Association
1385 Bank Street
Suite 425
Ottawa, ON  K1H 8N4
Phone: 1-800-267-3376
(613) 738-1748
Fax: (613) 738-4695
E-mail: contact.cda@dermatology.ca
Web Address: www.dermatology.ca
 

The Canadian Dermatology Association promotes research and education for dermatologists, provides information and support for dermatology patients, and offers public education materials on sun awareness and skin care.


Canadian Society for Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery
2334 Heska Road
Pickering, ON  L1V 2P9
Phone: (905) 831-7750
Fax: (905) 831-7248
E-mail: information@csaps.ca
Web Address: http://www.csaps.ca/
 

The Canadian Society for Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery is a professional organization that promotes and develops surgical techniques and provides educational information for the public.



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Author: Douglas Dana
Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Last Updated: May 10, 2006
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery

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