title: Vein biopsy. A new indication for Muller's phlebectomy.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Histology can be essential for certain diagnoses. In venous diseases, especially in some syndromes and angiodysplasia, a vein biopsy can be helpful as well.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe an easy method of vein biopsy.
  
  
  METHODS
  In Muller's phlebectomy, a micro incision is made in the skin overlining the vein. The vein is hooked with a special hook. Skin is closed with a steristrip.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Muller's phlebectomy turned out to be an excellent method for harvesting material from veins.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  With the described method it is possible to harvest enough material for histologic diagnosis with little or no discomfort to the patient and excellent cosmesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: K P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: De Roos
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Neumann
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000473:pathology; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D014680:Veins / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*