[Surgery of deep venous reflux following phlebitis]

Ten patients presenting major post-phlebitic sequels underwent the surgical restoration of their deep venous system, using valvular plastic, venous transposition, or the transplant of a section of counter-lateral saphenous vein. The techniques used, the preoperative assessment and the postoperative treatment are all described. With an average of 24 months since the operation, there are 8 successes; 7 out 9 patients are back at work, and 6 no longer wear elastic compression. However, this type of surgery is recent, and our knowledge of venous haemodynamics must be extended if we are to generalize these techniques.