Ambulatory phlebectomy of the foot. Review of 75 patients.
BACKGROUND
Review of 75 patients on whom ambulatory phlebectomy of the foot was performed as part of their varicose vein treatment.


OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate that ambulatory phlebectomy is an effective modality of treatment for varicosities of the foot.


METHODS
Ambulatory phlebectomies were performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia.


RESULTS
The overall satisfactory result of ambulatory phlebectomy of the foot employed in the 75 patients in this study revealed the procedure to be very effective with few complications resulting and with a high degree of patient satisfaction.


CONCLUSIONS
Ambulatory phlebectomy of the foot has proven to be a most satisfactory procedure for the treatment of varicose veins of the foot.
Olivencia
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Iowa Vein Center, West Des Moines 50266, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D001458:Bandages; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*