[Vein extractor]

Area of Science:

• Vascular surgery
• Medical device engineering

Context:

• Varicose and thrombosed veins in lower limbs present significant clinical challenges.
• Current extraction methods can lead to patient trauma and suboptimal cosmetic results.

Purpose:

• To introduce a novel veinextractor designed for efficient and less traumatic dissection and extraction of leg veins.
• To evaluate the device's efficacy in improving surgical outcomes and patient aesthetics.

Summary:

• The proposed veinextractor features a thin pivot with a hemicylindrical head, conjugated and sharpened oval sides.
• This design facilitates precise dissection and extraction of affected veins.
• The device's application was evaluated for its impact on surgical trauma and cosmetic results.

Impact:

• The veinextractor significantly decreases the traumatization associated with vein removal.
• It leads to improved cosmetic effects post-operation for patients.
• This innovation offers a promising advancement in lower limb vein treatment.