Great Saphenous Vein Sparing Surgery by Angioscopic Valvuloplasty Combined with Axial Transposition of a Competent Tributary Vein – 5-Year Follow-Up

Yamaki, Takashi; Nozaki, Motohiro; Sakurai, Hiroyuki; Takeuchi, Masaki; Soejima, Kazutaka; Kono, Taro

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.10.004

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“…External VV, on the other hand, is feasible on both the femoral and saphenous veins, usually at the saphenofemoral junction (SFJ). A useful contribution to the execution can derive from the intraoperative use of a flexible angioscope 13 . The positioning of the medical device and its correct calibration are crucial for the functional result.…”

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confidence: 99%

An Overview on Venous Valvuloplasty and Saphenous Sparing

Camilli¹,

Camilli²

2023

JTAVR

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Venous valvuloplasty (VV) has been proposed for over 50 years to obtain functional reconstruction in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. The various techniques used have given long-term positive results in about 80% of the cases treated, which is moderately better than ablative techniques for the same pathologies. VV seems to be advisable in cases of poor compliance of the deep venous system following ablation of the great saphenous vein. Furthermore, it allows the saving of the saphenous conduit, which represents a precious advantage in case of need for arterial replacement surgery. So far it did not get widespread. Reasons for this include: rather strict eligibility criteria, which reduce the number of possible beneficiaries; the greater complexity of the procedure, both diagnostic and operative, compared to the endovascular ablative techniques proposed in recent decades; the scarce availability of adequate medical devices. Current research seems oriented towards the development of prosthetic neo-valves, made of biomaterials engineered with innovative techniques, which can be positioned by catheter in the deep venous system.

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Section: Eligibility and Indicationmentioning

confidence: 99%