Minimally invasive technique for ligation and stripping of the small saphenous vein guided by intra-operative duplex ultrasound

Background: Small saphenous vein (SSV) disconnection and removal are challenging and considered by some authors to have too high a morbidity and failure rate to justify their routine use. Our audited results are at variance with these views. Methods: We describe a reliable, ultrasound guided, minima...

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Published in:The surgeon (Edinburgh) 2006-12, Vol.4 (6), p.372,375-373,377
Main Authors: Whiteley, M.S., Lewis, G., Holdstock, J.M., Smith, C., Harrison, C.S., McGuinness, C.L., Price, B.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
duplex ultrasound
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
inversion pin stripping
Knee - blood supply
Leg - blood supply
Ligation - instrumentation
Male
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Popliteal Vein - diagnostic imaging
Popliteal Vein - surgery
Saphenous Vein - diagnostic imaging
Saphenous Vein - surgery
short saphenous vein
small saphenous vein
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex
Vascular Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Vascular Surgical Procedures - methods
Venous Insufficiency - diagnostic imaging
Venous Insufficiency - surgery
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Summary:Background: Small saphenous vein (SSV) disconnection and removal are challenging and considered by some authors to have too high a morbidity and failure rate to justify their routine use. Our audited results are at variance with these views. Methods: We describe a reliable, ultrasound guided, minimally invasive technique for ligation and stripping of the SSV with an incision usually
ISSN:1479-666X
2405-5840
DOI:10.1016/S1479-666X(06)80113-7