J Mal Vascul
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This survey was undertaken in 2001 among surgeons of the French speaking Vascular Surgery Society (SCV-Société de Chirurgie Vasculaire de Langue Française) and SCV non-members with a heavy caseload in varicose vein surgery. ⋯ Surgery for varicose veins is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in France, mainly by surgeons exercising in private practice. There is no significant difference between the various groups (SCV Member or not, type of practice and annual case load) concerning the various procedures used, although through careful analysis certain different tendencies may be identified. In addition postoperative compression is systematically prescribed.
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Tobacco use causes enormous morbidity and mortality because of the high risk of smoking-related diseases and the high prevalence of cigarette smoking. Existing smoking cessation methods only help motivated smokers who are ready to quit, but the vast majority of smokers are pre-contemplators who are neither ready nor willing to attempt to quit. This means that a high proportion of smokers are not adequately served by current strategies for treating tobacco dependence. ⋯ The corresponding reduction in exposure is associated with tangible health benefits, measured using surrogate markers. Smoking reduction also promotes abstinence in smokers who are unable or unwilling to quit smoking abruptly. NRT is well tolerated for smoking reduction, and nicotine intake does not increase during concomitant use of NRT and smoking.