title: Pitfalls in ambulatory phlebectomy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Iowa Vein Center, West Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Olivencia
mesh_terms: 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