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Stripping without a stripper.

D R Singh1, S K Shrestha, S K Shretha

  • 1Department of Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal. drsingh5@yahoo.com

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|April 12, 2005
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A new study on varicose vein treatment in Nepal found that the tunneling method for stripping the long saphenous vein is a cosmetically acceptable and satisfying alternative to traditional vein strippers, resulting in fewer bruises.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Medical Device Innovation
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Varicose veins affect 10-20% of Western populations, with lower prevalence in developing nations.
  • Patients in Nepal often seek treatment for varicose veins for occupational reasons (army, overseas work).
  • Limited availability of vein strippers in Nepalese hospitals necessitates alternative surgical approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction of the tunneling method for long saphenous vein stripping compared to traditional vein strippers.
  • To assess the cosmetic outcomes and postoperative complications of the tunneling technique.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted on 29 patients undergoing long saphenous vein stripping at KMCTH.
  • Vein stripping was performed using either a traditional vein stripper or the tunneling method.

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  • The tunneling method involved an additional incision above the knee joint.

    • Main Results:

    • The tunneling method for long saphenous vein stripping is feasible and effective.
    • Patients undergoing the tunneling method reported minimal to no postoperative bruises.
    • The additional incision above the knee in the tunneling method was cosmetically accepted by patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The tunneling method offers a cosmetically acceptable and patient-satisfying alternative for long saphenous vein stripping, especially in resource-limited settings.
    • This technique minimizes postoperative bruising compared to traditional vein strippers.
    • Further research could explore long-term outcomes and broader implementation in Nepal.