[Congenital hyperinsulinism in the north-east Netherlands. Clinical features and DNA diagnostics in 22 children].

Objective: To describe the clinical features and relevant genetic mutations in 22 children with congenital hyperinsulinism in the north-east Netherlands.

Design: Retrospective, descriptive study.

Method: Children born between June 1988 and June 2009, who were presented at the academic medical centres of Nijmegen and Groningen were included.

Endovenous laser therapy of the small saphenous vein: patient satisfaction and short-term results.

Objective: Conventional surgical treatment for small saphenous vein (SSV) reflux is associated with high recurrence rates and complications. Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a treatment modality with promising results. This study reports patient satisfaction and short-term results after EVLA of SSV reflux.