Office Ligation of Incompetent Perforating Veins of the Foot

Treatment of foot varicose veins: A study of 119 consecutive patients

“…In the present study, we reported on a large series of patients subjected to phlebectomy with or without sclerotherapy for the treatment of foot varicose veins, with follow-up at 7, 30, and 90 days. As described in previously published literature on the topic, 6,8,9 minimal complications were observed, and all were resolved within 90 days, except for one case of edema. In fact, edema was a common complication (6.9% of 188 feet) in our series.…”

“…Previous studies have reported blistering and necrosis caused by (mis) management of foot varicose vein treatment and excessively tight compression dressings. 8,9 Some authors considered the foot skin harder and more difficult to manage than that of other sites. This complication was not observed in our series.…”

“…Until now, only a few studies with limited data are available. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] First proposed by Muller, in 1966, 7,16 ambulatory phlebectomy has emerged as an appropriate method to treat varicose veins of the feet. 6 Several authors have pointed out that this treatment modality is the only safe treatment option for varicose veins of the foot.…”

“…7,17,18 Nevertheless, the number of reports describing ambulatory phlebectomy for the treatment of varicose veins of the foot are limited. 6,8,9 The aim of the study was to analyze the outcomes of 119 consecutive patients who underwent phlebectomy with or without sclerotherapy to treat varicose veins of the foot between January 2013 and September 2015.…”

“…7,17,18 Nevertheless, the number of reports describing ambulatory phlebectomy for the treatment of varicose veins of the foot are limited. 6,8,9…”