The procedures performed in classical surgical varicose vein surgery, also known as open technique varicose vein surgery, are listed as follows.
- It requires general anesthesia or anesthesia from the waist.
- The groin area is cut. An incision is made at knee level or wrist level. It is separated from the junction by tying the vascular branches. A wire is sent through it, the vein is tied around the wire and pulled out.
- The vein is taken out. Since it is torn from its branches and pulled, the possibility of subcutaneous bleeding is high.
- As the incision is made, stitches are applied. There may be a scar.
- There is a risk of infection and bleeding, although very small.
- After the surgery, the patient can stand up immediately as soon as the anesthesia wears off. He can walk.
- He does not require bed rest.
- The patient can return to work within 1 week.
- It is necessary to wear compression stockings for 3 weeks.
- Very Since intravascular closure techniques will not be sufficient in the presence of enlarged veins, the classical method may be required.
- Although the surgical technique remains in the background due to the development of new methods and being more uncomfortable, it may be necessary to use it in some cases. Or it may be necessary to combine it with other techniques.
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