[Leg oedema after surgery of varicose veins (author's transl)].
Following surgery of varicose veins by stripping we observed leg oedema due to iatrogenic damage of lymphatic vessels. In cases of preexisting swelling of the leg in combination with varicose veins the authors recommend preoperative lymphography. After vein stripping compression therapy for 3 to 6 weeks should be obligatory.
D006801:Humans; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000293:injuries*; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D008220:Lymphography; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
Lymphgefässschädigung nach operativer Varizenbehandlung.