title: A procedure for the prevention of recurrent saphenofemoral incompetence.
abstract: Evidence is presented suggesting that recurrent saphenofemoral incompetence may occur after an efficiently performed high legation of the great saphenous vein flush with the femoral vein. A procedure designed to prevent such recurrence, by suturing a flap of pectineus fascia over the femoral vein and ligated saphenous stump to the femoral sheath and margins of the fossa ovalis, is described.
mesh_terms: D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012008:Recurrence; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*