Pitfalls in ambulatory phlebectomy.
BACKGROUND
Pitfalls, precautions, and technical maneuvers concerning ambulatory phlebectomy are presented in order to facilitate the execution of this procedure.


OBJECTIVE
The objective of this article is to underline certain pitfalls and precautions in the performance of ambulatory phlebectomy in order to minimized morbidity and procure satisfactory results.


METHODS
The author has principally used his experience in more than 4,000 ambulatory phlebectomies as the basis for this study.


RESULTS
The pitfalls and precautions concerning patient selection, operative technique, wound care, and the postoperative compressive dressing are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
It is concluded that ambulatory phlebectomy can be performed with minimal complications and will provide a pleasing experience for both the patient and surgeon if certain pitfalls are avoided and precautions are heeded.
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Iowa Vein Center, West Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery