[Transillumination phlebectomy in minimally-invasive surgical treatment of varicose disease].
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.
Sokolov
A L
AL
Stoĭko
Iu M
IuM
Liadov
K V
KV
Ermakov
N A
NA
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*