Abstract
The authors report their experience with a new surgical technique, the transilluminated powered mini-phlebectomy (Trivex' System, Smith & Nephew Inc, Andover, USA), to remove primary varicose veins. There were 70 patients, 50 women and 20 men, with a mean age of 52 ± 9 years. The average operating time was 56 ± 8 min (range 30–75 min). The mean number of incisions was five (range 2–8). The postoperative pain, cosmetic scores and all complications were evaluated prospectively.
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