Varicose Veins

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Ambulatory Phlebectomy


Varicose veins that are cosmetically unappealing and will not resolve on their own even when the reflux is corrected may be removed in a procedure called ambulatory phlebectomy. In this technique, the vein is removed through a series if tiny incisions in the skin.

The physician uses a hooked instrument to pull the vein up into the incision and removed. As much of the vein as possible is removed through the incision and then another incision is made along the cours...Read the full article