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[Correlation of risk factors and complications in the conventional surgery of varicose veins]
A Mironiuc1, A M Zanfir, C Gherman
1Clinica Chirurgie II, Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Iuliu Haţieganu, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. aurelmironiuc@yahoo.com
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Primary varicose vein disease presents significant health and economic challenges. Improving patient education and surgical techniques can reduce complications and treatment costs.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Public Health
- Health Economics
Background:
- Primary varicose vein disease is a widespread condition with high prevalence and treatment costs.
- Understanding venous return pathophysiology aids in management, but complications persist.
- Studies show high rates of risk factors (62%) and complications (44%) in varicose vein patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of varicose vein disease on patient care and healthcare costs.
- To identify factors contributing to high treatment expenses and negative patient outcomes.
- To emphasize the significance of improved patient education and surgical strategies.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective observational studies were conducted.
- Data analyzed included 957 patients with lower extremity varices and 1066 patients with primary varicose disease.
- Focus on postoperative complications, risk factors, and disease progression.
Main Results:
- Postoperative complications occurred in 11% of patients, leading to increased costs and negative consequences.
- Patients often seek treatment at late stages, prolonging hospitalization and care costs.
- High incidence of risk factors (62%) and progressive complications (44%) were noted.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced sanitary education can significantly reduce treatment expenses for varicose veins.
- Effective disease control, prevention of complications, and optimized surgical procedures are crucial for cost reduction.
- Findings are vital for surgeons and healthcare institutions managing varicose vein disease treatment costs.
Abstract:
The primary varicose vein disease, a largely spread affection, constitutes a present challenge and a major health concern because of its increased prevalence and the high expenses of treatment and patient care. Due to the modern instruments, preoperative investigations and the increased understanding of the physiopathological mechanisms in the alteration of venous return, this objective can be achieved easier. Nevertheless, according to ananalytical retrospective observational study performed at the Surgery Clinic II, Cluj-Napoca, on 957 patients with varices of lower extremities, postoperative complications occur in 11 percent, due to additional costs and patients' negative social and professional consequences. Another study performed at the same clinic on 1066 patients with primary varicose disease reveals the high incidence of the risk factors (62%) and progressive complications (44%). Furthermore, the study shows that patients tend to seek help at late stages of disease, which requires a longer hospitalization period and implicitly higher costs of postoperative care and treatment. A correct sanitary education of the affected population would reduce the treatment expenses. In addition, a more efficiently control of the disease, the prevention of progressive complications incidents, and the adequate surgical procedure that prevent the postoperative complications, would also reduce the costs. Considering the high number of surgical interventions involved in varicose disease treatment, the results presented in this study are of great significance for both surgeons and the institutions that provide the funds for treatment. surgical procedure that prevent the postoperative complications, would also reduce the costs. Considering the high number of surgical interventions involved in varicose disease treatment, the results presented in this study are of great significance for both surgeons and the institutions that provide the funds for treatment.
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