What is saphenous vein ligation?

What is saphenous vein ligation?

It involves tying off the affected saphenous vein and then “stripping” or removing the entire vein from the leg through small incisions in the groin and lower leg. Patients are discharged the same day with a brief recovery period.

What nerve can be damaged under removal of great saphenous vein?

In conclusion, fibular nerve damage may occur during SSV stripping. Preventive measures include careful preoperative ultrasonographic investigation of the anatomy of the vein, determining location of the saphenopopliteal joint, and careful dissection far from fibular nerve and restricted to the popliteal fossa.

What happens after great saphenous vein ablation?

You will feel the swelling in the location where the vein was treated. If the vein in the thigh was treated, your thigh will feel swollen. If the vein on the back of your calf was treated, the calf will feel swollen. The tumescent will slowly be absorbed by the evening or the next morning.

Is vein surgery safe?

Varicose vein stripping is a safe, low-risk surgical procedure. But there are always risks associated with surgeries. These include: an allergic reaction to anesthesia.

Can you remove the great saphenous vein?

A: Previous generations performed the tradition “vein stripping” in which the entire saphenous vein would be removed through large skin incisions, with less than cosmetic results. With the current endovenous ablation, there is no need for skin incisions to obtain excellent results of varicose vein resolution.

Does saphenous vein grow back?

In another 12 patients (17%) the great saphenous vein had partially grown back. Once again, no valves had formed and so these sections of vein that had partially grown back were also incompetent and showing recurrent reflux.

How do you sleep after varicose vein surgery?

Since your veins are still recovering, you should avoid adding undo pressure by elevating the legs during sleep. Have your spouse or partner place a couple of pillows under your legs, just below the knee joint. If you wake during the night, focus on ensuring that your legs remain elevated.

What can you not do after vein ablation?

Patients are typically able to return to their normal activities just days after receiving vein ablation treatment. It is commonly recommended that patients avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and extreme sport activities roughly five to seven days after their vein ablation procedure.

What is vein closure of the greater saphenous vein?

Closure of the greater saphenous vein is the minimally invasive alternative to vein stripping. Instead of stripping the vein, the Closure device seals the vein shut. Vein Closure is not a procedure for every varicose vein or every patient with varicose veins.

What is VNUS closure for varicose veins?

The VNUS Closure procedure has become a useful alternative method for the treatment of varicose veins. Vein Closure can usually be used to treat those patients who would have previously been treated by vein stripping.

What is the closurefast vein treatment?

This technique uses a gentle heat based technique for closing the saphenous veins that contributes to varicose veins in the legs. Its also known by its brand name, Closurefast. This was first developed in late 1990s. It has since taken the place of vein stripping.

Should I Have my saphenous veins stripped?

Due to this tendency toward recurrence, many physicians advocate stripping the saphenous vein. Saphenous vein stripping involves making an incision in the groin and surgically tying off the top of the saphenous vein.