Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Mechanisms and Management—Updates on Pathophysiology, Compression Therapy, and Surgical Options

Abstract Chronic venous insufficiency is one of the most common vascular disorders worldwide and is taking a considerable socioeconomic toll. Still, the disease remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, often dismissed as a benign condition, though its progression can result in debilitating pain, venous ulceration, and significantly diminished quality of life. The present article aims to give a concise overview of pathophysiology as well as disease management with a focus on conservative therapy, as well as a brief overview of surgical treatment options.