Percutaneous minisurgical phlebectomy.
Percutaneous Minisurgical Phlebectomy is a safe and effective form of permanent treatment for side-branch varicosis in addition to other varicose veins (except the proximal part of the long saphenous vein) by means of multiple 1 to 2 mm incisions. The operation is performed using local anaesthesia in the outpatient department. There is no need for prophylaxis against thrombosis. Complications are rare and inconsequential.
Dermatology Clinic, University of Bonn, Germany.
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D004210:Dissection / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012008:Recurrence; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery