title: [Operations for varicose veins in the elderly].
abstract: Based on 200 patients treated this way--regarding our series of approx. 12,000-13,000 venous operations--the following statements can be made: This procedure may be carried out on both, out- and inpatients at every age. According to the mentality of the patients, there are no complaints at all, or complaints just during the first few days after operation, such as pain caused by pressure. We did not observe any decrease of vitality or any complications like circumscribed phlebitis or after-bleedings. Postoperatively, the intravenous pressure is significantly improved. The surgical procedure--which is usually carried out to clear secondary manifestations, not for cosmetic reasons--results in quick healing of the ulcerations, as well.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Varizenoperationen beim älteren Menschen.