Complications of Ambulatory Phlebectomy

BACKGROUND. Ambulatory phlebectomy, as described by Muller, IS a remarkable esthetic, effective, and cost‐sparing technique for definitive removal of varicose veins. As this technique is becoming more and more popular, potential complications and incidents have to be recognized by all phleboiogists....

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Published in:Dermatologic surgery 1997-10, Vol.23 (10), p.947-954
Main Author: RAMELET, ALBERT‐ADRIEN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambulatory Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Humans
Postoperative Complications
Skin Diseases - etiology
Varicose Veins - surgery
Vascular Diseases - etiology
Veins - surgery
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Summary:BACKGROUND. Ambulatory phlebectomy, as described by Muller, IS a remarkable esthetic, effective, and cost‐sparing technique for definitive removal of varicose veins. As this technique is becoming more and more popular, potential complications and incidents have to be recognized by all phleboiogists. OBJECTIVE. To review all possible complications after ambula‐tory phlebectomy and establish their frequency, relevance, treatment, and prevention. METHODS. Extensive review of the European and American literature devoted to phlebectomy, with particular consideration of the complications, are discussed in comparison with the author's personal experience. CONCLUSIONS. Notable adverse incidents after ambulatory phle‐bectomy are rare. Minor inconveniences are common, depending partially on surgical indications, operator's skill, and experience. Adequate training allows one to minimize untoivard reactions. A great risk of ambulatory phlebectomy is the presumed facility of this surgical technique combined with its easy accessilyiUty to poorly trained physicians in phlebology and dermatologic surgery.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1111/j.1524-4725.1997.tb00757.x