Abstract
Ambulatory phlebectomy (AP) is a common, minor, office-based procedure using a specially designed hook inserted through a minute stab incision to avulse and completely remove superficial varicose veins. AP is generally well tolerated and results in a high degree of patient satisfaction. Advantages of AP include short surgical time, ability to be performed under local tumescent anesthesia, low recurrence rate compared to sclerotherapy, minimally obtrusive scars and dyschromia compared to other methods, and immediate postoperative ambulation, which helps prevent vascular complications.1-4
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Body Rejuvenation |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 135-143 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781441910929 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine