title: [Transillumination phlebectomy in minimally-invasive surgical treatment of varicose disease].
abstract: Transillumination phlebectomy with TriVex was used in 72 patients for the surgical treatment of lower extremities varicose veins. Diagnostic protocol, indications and surgical technique are described in detail. Short- and long-term results are assessed. Transillumination guarantees clear visualization of subcutaneous veins. It is an effective method in surgical treatment of varicose disease, permits to decrease number and length of incisions, time of surgery, to achieve good functional and esthetic results.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Sokolov
authors.forename: Iu M
authors.initials: IuM
authors.lastname: Stoĭko
authors.forename: K V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Liadov
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Ermakov
mesh_terms: D017546:Angioscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014172:Transillumination / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*