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[Endoscopic transilluminated phlebectomy on recurrence of varicose disease of lower limbs]
Abstract:
This study was designed to investigate the efficiency of endoscopic phlebectomy in the treatment of recurrence of varicose disease of lower limbs. 10 female patients aged from 40 to 68 were observed and operated in 1988-2004 in hospitals in Russia and in Armenia. Clinical classes were C2 and C4 by CEAP classification. All the patients underwent preoperational diagnostic investigation, including duplex scanning to define the venous anatomy in every particular case and plan the tactics and capacity of the surgical treatment. In all cases endoscopic phlebectomy was made and in short period high cosmetic result was achieved. It is concluded that, endoscopic transilluminative phlebectomy answers all criteria of a minimally invasive method for the treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities.
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