Venous reconstruction. Surgery for severe venous stasis

Deep venous thrombosis is a common occurrence among hospitalized patients. The sequelae of deep venous thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency are well known. The nurse must know the signs and symptoms of venous thrombosis, and have knowledge of patients at high risk for developing thrombosis. Careful attention must also be given to accurate diagnosis of the precise venous abnormality prior to surgical intervention. New techniques, such as valve transplantation, plastic reconstruction of existing valves, or insertion of prosthetic valves, are in the early investigative stages. It is evident from the statistics mentioned earlier that the need for venous reconstructive surgery is widespread.