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The vascular surgeons in Exeter accept referrals of a full range of arterial and venous problems. They work in close collaboration with the interventional vascular radiologists to provide a comprehensive and modern service.
Referral
The patients we most commonly see for advice and treatment comprise:
Patients with arterial disease, including
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intermittent claudication
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abdominal aortic aneurysms (and peripheral aneurysms but not aneurysms affecting the aorta near the heart)
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carotid disease
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renal access requirements (specialist service provided by Mr Andrew Cowan and Mr David Birchley)
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thoracic outlet syndrome (specialist service provided by Mr John Thompson)
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excessive sweating or blushing – causing major psychological illness (specialist service provided by Mr John Thompson)
Venous disease
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varicose veins causing complications (including skin changes, ulcers, and bleeding)
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varicose veins causing significant symptoms (but not simply cosmetic)
Access to the service
Professor Bruce Campbell – 01392 402702
Mr David Birchley - 01392 402702
Mr John Thompson – 01392 402739
Mr Andrew Cowan – 01392 402758
Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW
Introduction