Stripping operations of the parva and magna saphenous veins. Long-term study in relation to pre- and postoperative dysfunction

Little data is available on the log-term effects of stripping the greater and lesser saphenous veins in combination with pre- and post-operative function tests. The goal of this study was to record the long-term course after surgery based on the function data. Drain-off capability was measured preop...

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Published in:Hautarzt 2001-09, Vol.52 (9), p.797-802
Main Authors: Forschner, A, Schippert, W, Rassner, G, Breuninger, H
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Photoplethysmography
Postoperative Complications - physiopathology
Saphenous Vein - physiopathology
Saphenous Vein - surgery
Treatment Outcome
Varicose Veins - physiopathology
Varicose Veins - surgery
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Summary:Little data is available on the log-term effects of stripping the greater and lesser saphenous veins in combination with pre- and post-operative function tests. The goal of this study was to record the long-term course after surgery based on the function data. Drain-off capability was measured preoperatively and postoperatively by light reflection rheography in 203 patients (58 men, 145 women) between 17 and 79 years. Questionnaires were used about 9 years after surgery to determine the nature of the post-operative complaints. Nine years after surgery 58% of the patients still had no discomfort, and 78% had fewer problems with venous ulcers. About 60% reported improvement of swelling and skin changes. The results tended to be better in men. Freedom of complaints was longer-lasting where venous drainage had been good before surgery. Stripping operations can produce long-lasting improvement of venous ulceration and the above-mentioned complaints in a high percentage of patients.
ISSN:0017-8470