Complications in subfascial endoscopic perforating vein surgery: a report of two cases.
Subfascial endoscopic perforating vein surgery is a safe method for the division of incompetent perforating veins. Nevertheless, we report two cases with unfortunate complications: the posterior tibial artery and tibial nerve were damaged during the procedures. In one patient this resulted in a reintervention, but in both patients it resulted in permanent discomfort. We then present a guideline that may prevent damage to these critical structures.
Geselschap
J H
JH
Department of Surgery, Sint Franciscus Gasthuis, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
van Gent
W B
WB
Wittens
C H
CH
D017546:Angioscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016909:Tibial Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D013979:Tibial Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery*