Day Surgery for Varicose Veins

Primary varicose veins in a day surgery unit

Patients awaiting surgery for primary varicose veins can dominate ‘in-patient’ waiting lists. However, there is now an established pattern of change towards day case surgery. Significantly, this may lead to a rise in the numbers treated, lowering of ‘per-case’ costs and a concomitant release of ‘in-patient’ beds. The service must be both safe and cost effective and should be led by senior staff...

Support for varicose veins.

A method has been devised to allow reliable comparison of different strengths and constructions of support hosiery. Five garments were evaluated for the compression they exerted on the leg and their ability to limit the distension of a model varicose vein. Stockings and tights which provide modest compression can achieve worthwhile control of vein distension.

Operations for Varicose Veins

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Varicose Veins

Under normal circumstances, blood collected from superficial venous capillaries is directed upward and inward via one-way valves into superficial veins. These in turn drain via perforator veins, which pass through muscle fascia into deeper veins buried under the fascia. Leakage in a valve causes retrograde flow back into the vein. Unlike deep veins which are thick-walled and confined by fascia,...

Varicose Veins