Saphenous Vein Stripping Treatment
Varicose vein treatment through stripping of the great saphenous vein is performed in an outpatient clinic or in the operating room.
It consists of removing the vein through small incisions, approximately 2 to 3 cm, one in the groin and the other below the knee.
Through these cuts, the vascular surgeon can pass a flexible plastic wire from the groin to the knee.
The wire is attached to the vein and is then pulled through the cut further down the leg.
If other damaged veins are detected, the doctor may make small cuts along them to remove them. This procedure is called an outpatient phlebectomy and treats superficial varicose veins.
To finish the stripping, the cuts are closed with stitches, nylon or staples.
Contraindications
Vein stripping is not recommended for people with:
- Pregnancy;
- Obesity;
- Poor circulation in the legs;
- Blood clotting problems;
- Skin infections.
Medical Specialist
in Saphenous Vein Stripping
Dr. Joana de Carvalho
- Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
- Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery
- Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery
- Member of the College of Phlebology
Specialist Doctor
in Saphenous Vein Stripping
Prof. Doctor Sergio Sampaio
- Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
- PhD from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
- Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery
- Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery
Medical Specialist
in Saphenous Vein Stripping
Dr. José Carlos Vidoedo
- Graduated in Medicine from the University of Porto (FMUP)
- Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery
- Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery
- Author and co-author of several communications and articles.
Medical Specialist
in Saphenous Vein Stripping
Dr. Filipa Jácome
- Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery
- Master's Degree in Medicine, from the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS)
- Guest Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP)
- She was awarded 5 scientific merit awards.
Medical Specialist
in Saphenous Vein Stripping
Dr Leonor Vasconcelos
- Graduated in Medicine from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
- Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery.
- He has completed international internships at institutions of recognised excellence.
Medical Specialist
in Saphenous Vein Stripping
Dr Tiago Soares
- He completed his Master's Degree in Medicine at the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
- Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery.
- He has completed international internships at institutions of recognised excellence.
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