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J M Rhodes1, P Gloviczki

  • 1Division of Vascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

The Surgical Clinics of North America
|July 20, 1999
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Surgical interruption of incompetent perforating veins, alongside superficial reflux ablation, effectively treats chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) symptoms and heals ulcers. Endoscopic techniques offer fewer complications than open surgery for this venous disease management.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Phlebology
  • Venous Disease Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Perforator incompetence is a key factor in ambulatory venous hypertension and chronic venous disease (CVI).
  • Previous deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or primary valvular incompetence can cause perforator issues.
  • The role of perforators in ulcer development is debated, but nonoperative management has poor recurrence rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical interruption of incompetent perforators in managing CVI.
  • To compare endoscopic versus open techniques for perforator interruption.
  • To assess outcomes in patients with primary valvular incompetence versus post-thrombotic syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Endoscopic perforator interruption combined with superficial reflux ablation.

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  • Comparison of wound complication rates between endoscopic and open techniques.
  • Analysis of ulcer healing and symptom recurrence in different patient groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Endoscopic perforator interruption demonstrates significantly fewer wound complications compared to open techniques.
    • Combined interruption of incompetent perforators and superficial reflux effectively reduces CVI symptoms and promotes rapid ulcer healing.
    • Patients with post-thrombotic syndrome experience higher ulcer recurrence rates after treatment compared to those with primary valvular incompetence.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical interruption of incompetent perforators, particularly using the endoscopic approach, is an effective treatment for CVI.
    • Further prospective randomized trials are necessary to clarify long-term benefits and identify optimal candidates for perforator interruption, especially in post-thrombotic syndrome cases.