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Phlebectomy
How should I prepare?You will receive specific instructions on how to prepare, including any changes that need to be made to your regular medication schedule. You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your exam. You may be given a gown to wear during the procedure. What does the equipment look like?A small scalpel or needle is used to make very small incisions. A phlebectomy hook is used to remove the veins. The hook is similar to a tiny crochet hook with a blunt tip and a straight shaft. Phlebectomy involves making tiny punctures or incisions in the skin near the varicose vein. Veins are very collapsible and even large veins can be removed through the tiny incisions used in this technique. How is the procedure performed?This procedure is often done on an outpatient basis. Dr. Oblonsky will numb the area with a local anesthetic. A very small nick is made in the skin at the site. After cleansing and anesthetizing the skin, a series of incisions no larger than a pencil eraser are made in the skin next to the enlarged vein. A phlebectomy hook is inserted under the surface of the skin to remove the varicose vein through the tiny incision. This procedure is usually completed between 45 minutes and one hour. What will I experience during and after the procedure?Patients rarely report any pain during this procedure because the area being worked on is under a local anesthetic. The incisions made during the procedure are so small that no stitches are required. When the procedure is complete, your leg will be wrapped in a comfortable but snug compression wrap. You will need to wear graduated compression stockings for approximately two to three weeks following the procedure. As long as the stockings are worn, almost all activities can be done beginning the day after the surgery. You should be able to resume daily activities within 24 hours. Strenuous activities will be limited for approximately two weeks. What are the benefits vs. risks?Benefits
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What are the limitations of Phlebectomy of Varicose Veins?The long-term results of phlebectomy are excellent when the procedure is performed for the appropriate medical reasons. Long-term success in greater than 90% of patients has been observed. |
Phlebectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove varicose veins on the surface of the leg. This is usually done in a physician’s office using local anesthesia.
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