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Varicose Vein Surgery

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Overview of

Varicose Vein Surgery

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A varicose vein is swelling and elongation of a superficial vein, the course of which becomes twisted and distorted. The leaky vein valves are the cause of varicose veins. The leaky points need to be located by a special ultrasound instrument called a venous duplex scan before further consideration of management.  

Patients with untreated varicose veins may experience:  

-Dilated, elongated and twisted veins along the legs.

-It is able to cause pain and tenderness along the veins, heaviness, tiredness, leg swelling, skin hardening and color change, infected chronic ulcer or even bleeding from the ruptured varicose veins.

-Sometimes the varicose vein appears to have inflammation (phlebitis), which causes pain and hardening lump from containing clotted blood in the vein called thrombophlebitis.

-Clotted blood in the varicose vein nearby the deep vein can progress and move into the deep vein and fatally go further up to the lungs.

Goals of

Varicose Vein Surgery

It is a surgical procedure that removes varicose veins from the legs or thighs

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Varicose Vein Surgery

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Pros and cons of

Varicose Vein Surgery

Pros

-Good alternative if other procedures such as ablation treatments and sclerotherapy do not work

Cons

-The patient may need a few weeks to get completely recovered.  

-There is a risk of infections or other complications such as bruising, bleeding and pain

-Requires patients to be under general anesthesia

How it works:

Varicose Vein Surgery

Varicocelectomy is an outpatient procedure. You’ll be able to go home the same day. The most common procedure is a laparoscopic varicocelectomy. Your surgeon performs this surgery using several small incisions, and a laparoscope with a light and camera to see inside your body. Your surgeon might perform an open surgery, which uses one large incision to allow your surgeon to see inside your body without a camera.  The present standard procedure is vein stripping of the leaky axial superficial veins including ligation of the leaky connecting veins between the superficial and deep vein and removal of the varicose vein branches by doing 1 millimeter to 2 millimeters stab wounds and hook them out. The stab wounds heal very nicely without scarring.

Preparation before

Varicose Vein Surgery

Pre - treatment

A venous duplex scan will be performed to determine how the blood is flowing through the veins. Stop drinking or smoking at least two weeks or one month before surgery to prevent anesthesia-related complications. Do not eat or drink anything at least 6-8 hours prior to surgery or as ordered by the physician.

Recovery after

Varicose Vein Surgery

Post - treatment

Averagely the hospital stay in the postoperative period is around 2 nights. The graduated compression elastic stockings are used and keep the legs elevated 10-15 degrees above the head. Move ankles up and down to make a better flow of the circulation to prevent deep vein clot. When the patient is fully recovered from anesthesia he is able to walk to the bathroom. Schedule a follow-up appointment. If the wounds are well healed, continue using compression elastic stockings during the daytime for another 6-8 weeks.

Risks & side effects

The result of varicose vein surgery is usually excellent and the side effects from operation might happen as follows: Hard tender lumps along with the sites of treated veins, which are caused by a collection of blood, will temporarily stay. Skin bruising will fade out in 3-4 weeks. Rarely damaging to the vein or arteries might occur. Nerve damage rarely happens, if it does so will lead to numbness of the foot. Increasing risk of heart, lung complications, and deep vein thrombosis among cigarette smokers. Infection of incision wounds rarely happens because prevention is well prepared with skin cleaning with antiseptic soap 3-4 days and a preventive antibiotic is given in the operating room before the operative schedule.

FAQs:

Varicose Vein Surgery

What are the recommendations for travel for this procedure?

Travelers to Thailand should plan to stay in the country for at least seven days or through the duration of treatment. If you plan to travel after the procedure, please discuss this with your doctor before making travel arrangements. There are no air travel restrictions with this procedure. When traveling by air, please wear compression stockings to prevent thrombosis. At your follow-up appointment, you will undergo a physical examination and your wound will be checked. You will receive documentation regarding your treatment history and a “fit to fly” certificate (if needed).

What are the risk factors for varicose veins?

-Age: Aging causes wear and tear on the valves in the veins that help regulate blood flow.  

-Obesity: Being overweight puts added pressure on the veins.  

-Occupation: Jobs that require standing or sitting for long periods of time.  

-Sex: Women are more likely to develop varicose veins. Hormonal changes during pregnancy may be a factor since female hormones tend to relax vein walls and affect valve’s function. In addition, during pregnancy, the volume of blood in the body increases, resulting in enlarged veins in the legs.

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