Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Abstract

In this article we present a case of a temporary foot drop after ambulatory phlebectomy. The temporary nerve blockage was caused by anaesthetic infiltration. In treating varicose veins using the technique of Müller, care must be taken for transient nerve palsies.

Keywords

varicose veins ambulatory phlebectomy drop foot

Get full access to this article

View all access options for this article.

References

Olivencia

. Complications of ambulatory phlebectomy. Review of 1000 consecutive cases. Iowa Vein Center, Des Moines, IA. Dermatol Surg 1997;23:51–4

Ramelet. Phlebectomy. Technique, indications and complications. Int Angiol 2002;21(Suppl. 1):46–51

Weiss

, Feied

, Weiss

. Vein Diagnosis and Treatment, A Comprehensive Approach. Chapter 22. New-York: McGraw Hill, 2001:209

Drop foot,a rare complication following Müller's phlebectomy

Abstract

Keywords

Get full access to this article

References