Abstract
Objective:
To describe the author's own technique for treating long saphenous vein incompetence.
Method:
The long saphenous vein is stripped using a disposable stripper with the patient under general anaesthesia. Saphenous varices are managed by hook phlebectomy.
Conclusions:
The author's technique is effective in the management of large saphenous varices associated with long saphenous incompetence. The result is cosmetically satisfactory. Any residual varices are dealt with by sclerotherapy.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.