To describe a modification of the standard stripping technique that facilitates varicose vein surgery, avoiding unsightly scars and damage to the venous nerve.
Interventions:
Long saphenous vein stripping using a modified standard stripping device.
Conclusions:
The modified stripper provides a satisfactory method of removing the long saphenous vein without resulting in large scars.
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