title: Drop foot, a rare complication following Müller's phlebectomy.
abstract: In this article we present a case of a temporary foot drop after ambulatory phlebectomy. The temporary nerve blockage was caused by anaesthetic infiltration. In treating varicose veins using the technique of Müller, care must be taken for transient nerve palsies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Laurentius Ziekenhuis, Mgr. Driessenstraat 6, CV 6043 Roermond, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: E F M
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Otters
authors.forename: P A F A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: van Neer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics