What term describes the reappearance of varicose veins in an area previously treated successfully?

The term "recurrent varices" accurately describes the situation where varicose veins reappear in an area that was previously treated successfully. This term specifically refers to the return of the condition after an intervention, indicating that while the initial treatment may have been effective, the underlying issues contributing to varicosity have persisted or new issues have developed that led to the reappearance of the veins.

The other terms do not adequately convey this phenomenon. "Residual varices" would suggest the presence of veins that were not fully treated during the initial procedure, while "progressive varices" could imply a worsening of the condition over time, which does not specifically indicate a return of previously treated veins. "Adverse varices" suggests a negative outcome from treatment rather than a reoccurrence of the condition itself. Thus, "recurrent varices" is the most precise terminology for this scenario in phlebology.