Varicose veins are a disease in which the walls of the vessels of the deep veins narrow and blood flow slows down.
This disease has become much younger in our time. This happens due to a sedentary lifestyle (although constant work on your feet can provoke an outbreak of the disease), movement only by transport, excess weight, the environmental situation in the world, a genetic predisposition to blood diseases, etc.
The early stage of varicose veins responds well to conservative treatment methods. But if the disease has already gone far and continues to progress, then you should think about an operational way to solve the problem.
A vein removal operation correctly performed by a qualified surgeon is a guarantee of complete recovery from a debilitating, debilitating disease.
Today, such operations are carried out by highly qualified specialists in medical centers equipped with the most modern equipment, and do not pose any danger to the life and health of the patient.
Vein removal is used in the following cases:
The operation is not prescribed in the following cases:
Before the operation, a thorough examination of the patient’s venous system, as well as a wide diagnostic examination, are carried out. Emergency surgery is prescribed for vein blockage, recurrent thrombophlebitis and non-healing trophic ulcers.
Leg vein removal surgery can be performed using several modern techniques.
In the early stages of the disease, phlebectomy is performed. Preparation for this type of operation is very basic. The patient takes a shower and completely shaves his leg and groin.
It is very important that before surgery the skin on the leg is completely healthy and the skin is not damaged. Before the operation, the patient’s intestines are cleansed and tests are carried out for allergic reactions to medications.
The operation lasts up to 2 hours under local anesthesia. Removal of the saphenous vein is absolutely safe for the human body. During the operation, extravasal correction of the valves may be performed to restore blood outflow.
The operation begins with an incision up to five cm long in the groin and two cm long at the ankle. The remaining incisions are made under large venous nodes. The cuts are shallow and not wide.
A venous extractor (in the form of a thin wire with a round tip at the end) is inserted into a vein through an incision in the groin. Using this instrument, the surgeon removes the damaged vein. The incisions are then sutured and the operation is considered complete.
Of course, the leg is covered with a sterilized bandage and an elastic bandage is applied on top. After 1-2 days the patient can already move independently.
After phlebectomy, the patient wears stockings (or bandages) for 2 months, and also takes venotonics to restore the functioning of the veins.
In some cases, a miniphlebectomy is prescribed; in this case, small incisions are made on the leg (under local anesthesia), through which the damaged parts of the vein or even the entire vein are removed.
Today, echosclerotherapy—the treatment of varicose veins with injections—has become especially popular. In this case, a substance, sclerotant, is injected into the vein, which destroys the inner layer of the vessels, after which the middle layers grow together and form a vein collapse.
This method is the most gentle, but to obtain a lasting effect, several procedures must be performed and it will take about six months for rehabilitation.
This type of surgical intervention, as well as foam sclerotherapy, can only be used for injuries to veins of small diameter and with a large number of spider veins. A foam-forming sclerotant is injected into the vein, the effectiveness of which increases due to a large increase in the area of interaction with the inside of the vessel.
And in addition, due to its special consistency, the foam lingers in the vessel for a long time, increasing the time of exposure of the drug to the affected vessels. Therefore, with foam sclerotherapy, the number of sessions is reduced significantly.
The most modern method of vein removal is with a laser, this is intravascular laser coagulation. The surface of the vein is treated from the inside with a laser through a barely noticeable puncture. The high temperature of the laser causes the blood to instantly boil and weld the wall of the problematic vessel along its entire length.
The huge advantage of this operation is the impossibility of infection, the speed of execution and the rapid healing of venous ulcers. But such an operation requires sophisticated equipment and highly qualified specialists, which are not available in every medical center.
The newest method of seamless technology is very interesting. Using micropunctures, affected areas of veins and vessels are removed. In this case, no stitches are even required. In this case, a sterile elastic bandage is applied to the leg and after five hours the patient can walk independently.
Both of these methods are considered low-traumatic and painless. The patient can, if desired, go home the same day on his own feet.
After any, even the most gentle operation to remove veins on the legs, there will be bruises, hematomas and other consequences that will bother you for some time.
It is best to sleep with your legs elevated for some time after surgery to improve blood flow.
A fairly common complication after surgery is the re-development of varicose veins if the patient has a birth predisposition and has not changed his lifestyle.
It is extremely rare for an adjacent vessel or nerve to be damaged during surgery. But this complication is completely excluded by a qualified specialist. After phlebectomy, small, unnoticeable scars will remain on your legs.
Thromboembolic complications are the most terrible consequence of the postoperative period. And to prevent them, it is necessary to take a number of preventive measures:
For a long time I was afraid to have surgery, although varicose veins bothered me a lot and had been for a long time. There was a whole bunch of veiny lumps hanging on my right leg. My leg hurt a lot, it was twisted, especially at night, and she quickly got tired under exertion.
The doctor immediately suggested a phlebectomy. Seeing no other choice, I agreed. And now I don’t regret it at all and even wonder why I hesitated and suffered for so long. The operation was performed by an experienced specialist under local anesthesia.
Seven incisions were made on the leg from the groin to the ankle. Then for two days my leg hurt very badly, but soon the pain subsided and after a week I was discharged from the hospital in good condition.
For a month, I smeared my leg with Lyoton and wrapped it with an elastic bandage, and also took Detralex. Now it’s been five years since the surgery and my leg doesn’t bother me at all. No new venous nodes are formed. I advise you not to hesitate in such an important matter, but to agree to surgical intervention.
From the age of 13 I was engaged in shaping and at 26 a whole bunch of venous nodes formed on my leg. My leg hurt incredibly. Nothing helped. When I went to see the doctor, he told me that the disease was in an advanced state and recommended surgery. There was nothing to do and I agreed.
The operation lasted more than an hour under local anesthesia, it was difficult, but the surgeons supported me and distracted me with conversation. A day later I left the clinic. A month later, after several visits to the doctor, the leg became completely healthy, without any traces of disease.
The only thing I regretted was that I did not have this operation earlier. The leg doesn’t bother me at all, although I have had a large vein completely removed. By the way, the stitches from the operation are not visible at all. I urge everyone who is recommended for such an operation to do it and not think twice.
Recommendations for the postoperative recovery period will be strictly individual for each patient and will depend on the severity of the disease, the general condition of the patient, the presence of other chronic conditions, etc.
But there are some tips that are common to everyone:
Vein removal operations are well developed and carried out by qualified specialists. Very often, ordinary fear prevents us from deciding to have an operation, but is it better to endure the pain and prolong the illness?
If you listen to the advice of your attending physician and follow all his instructions, the postoperative period will pass without complications, and you will be free of your disease forever.
Surgery to remove the veins of the lower extremities, or phlebectomy, is a classic surgical procedure aimed at treating varicose veins. This operation is a combination of techniques and techniques of modern surgery.
The venous system of the lower extremities includes deep and superficial venous basins, which are connected by commissural vessels. The superficial trunks are divided into the large and small saphenous veins, from each of which convoluted thin tributaries depart. They connect to the deep venous system through the sapheno-femoral and sapheno-popliteal anastomosis, as well as through the system of perforating veins.
The features of this system determine the surgical technique used to treat varicose veins. Elimination of blood reflux, that is, its reverse flow, in the veins of the lower limb is the main goal of treatment. Depending on the location of the pathological changes, the disease can manifest itself as reflux at the level of the following vessels:
Its elimination is possible only by removing or ligating the pathologically altered vessel. An alternative solution is a physical and chemical effect on the inner endothelial layer of the vessel in order to destroy it.
Another goal of surgical intervention is to stop blood flow in the dilated tributaries of the superficial veins - in varicose veins, the complaints of which patients usually complain. Similar to the previous one, this problem is solved by removing or destroying the vessel.
Vein removal surgery
The most common form of varicose veins is a stem-type lesion, primarily the pathology of the great saphenous vein. Much less often, changes affect the small saphenous trunk and perforating veins. Regardless of the vessel, combined phlebectomy is performed using the same technique; only a few nuances in execution are different.
Before the appointment of a surgical intervention, the patient undergoes a phlebological examination, which is one of the types of ultrasound - duplex scanning of the veins. Based on its results, a choice is made between classical phlebectomy and minimally invasive operations. The latter cause less harm to the patient’s health than radical intervention.
In addition, the general condition of the patient is assessed based on the following standard indicators:
Direct preparation of the patient for vein removal includes several simple measures. The patient must take a shower, the nurse completely shave his leg. The skin at the operation site should be healthy, without any pustular diseases. If the operation is planned to be performed under general anesthesia, then on the eve of the operation the patient is given a special cleansing enema.
The process of preparing for surgery includes several simple standard procedures
It is imperative to provide the attending physician with a list of the medications the patient is taking. Some drugs in combination give strong side effects, which in combination with anesthesia can lead to severe complications.
In addition, the person being operated on may be allergic to any drug that is a component of anesthesia. There are medications that enhance the effect of general anesthetics, for example, morphine and its derivatives. Compliance with these rules will ensure a normal course of the operation and a good course of the postoperative period.
The general indication for phlebectomy is varicose veins with stem-type lesions. Many radical and minimally invasive surgical techniques have been developed for its treatment. Only the vascular surgeon who will perform the operation can select a set of measures for each specific case. He makes his choice based on his own clinical experience.
After diagnosing the pathology using Doppler ultrasound, laser treatment, ECHO sclerotherapy, EVLT or radiofrequency ablation can be performed.
The operation cannot be performed if the patient has:
Thrombophlebitis of the saphenous veins
Relative contraindications for which vein removal is not recommended are:
In a classic operation to remove varicose veins, there are several stages:
Crossectomy is the first and most important stage of the intervention. It involves ligating the tributaries of the vein, and then the vein itself. Veins are removed in the area of anastomosis with branches of the deep venous trunk.
For such manipulation it is necessary to provide access. For this purpose, an incision is made in the popliteal or groin area, first in the skin, and then in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, after which the necessary vessels become open for ligation.
The second stage, stripping, involves removing the trunk of the affected vein. This is done in various ways, for example, most often modern surgeons use the intussusception stripping technique, when the vein is pulled out using special variable probes. This technique is the least traumatic for the patient.
The next stage is miniphlebectomy. Varicose veins are removed using microsurgical equipment. To do this, small-diameter punctures are made on the thigh or lower leg, through which varicose veins are drawn out.
This technique allows you to remove blood vessels and at the same time achieve high cosmetics of the surgical field, since wounds from microsurgical instruments heal very quickly without the formation of scars.
The early postoperative period lasts from 5 days to 1 week. After this time has passed, the cosmetic sutures are removed from the surgical wound. If the operation was performed in the popliteal region, the sutures are removed after 12 days.
The patient can lead a normal life without restriction of movement, but in the postoperative period it is recommended to wear compression stockings during the daytime, and at night the leg can rest from the compression. The duration of wearing compression equipment is determined individually in each case.
Unpleasant consequences of the operation are rare, but they still exist. The first few days may develop bleeding from the surgical wound and the formation of subcutaneous hematomas. Little blood is released; it flows from those small capillaries that were not ligated during surgery. These complications go away in about 10 days.
Scar after a classic vein removal operation, without the use of modern medical techniques
A more severe consequence of surgery is thromboembolism, which occurs due to slowing of blood flow through the deep veins during surgery and in the postoperative period. The compression therapy described above is aimed at preventing thrombosis.
Varicose veins on the leg sometimes have a recurrent course, because during the illness only diseased veins are ligated. However, if after the operation the patient continues to lead an unhealthy lifestyle, the disease may affect those veins that were not previously affected.
The cosmetic value of the operation depends on how severe the varicose veins were. From an operation performed immediately, when the first external signs are detected, only small incisions will remain, which will disappear over time. If the pathology is at a late stage, then dermatitis and trophic ulcers appear, which will remain even after treatment.
An important role in the formation of a scar is played by a person’s individual ability to regenerate. Some people's scars heal within a week after surgery, while others are left with large, rough scars for the rest of their lives.
Varicose veins can be removed using a special technique - EVLT, which involves thermal destruction of its endothelium using a laser.
When the inner layer is destroyed, the vessel completely resolves over time. However, the use of this technique is not possible in all cases of varicose veins. The following conditions must be met:
In cases meeting these characteristics, endovasal coagulation is recommended.
This operation is performed not in a hospital, but on an outpatient basis. Local anesthesia is used. The anesthetic drug is injected into the fatty tissue surrounding the vein, resulting in instant pain relief that lasts a long time.
Laser removal of varicose veins on legs
After anesthesia, the skin of the surgical field is disinfected. Then the vein is punctured and a special light guide is inserted into it. The non-viable vein is irradiated with a laser. If necessary, tributary veins that have become varicose nodes are additionally removed.
The operation does not require a long period of rehabilitation, the patient can go home almost immediately. Thus, all the disadvantages of classical phlebectomy (traumatic and long postoperative period) are not typical for the more modern EVLT method.
Here are reviews from people who have undergone phlebectomy.
“I was very worried before the operation, I couldn’t sleep peacefully, but it was all in vain. The removal of the veins was successful, after 5 days my stitches were removed, leaving only two small incisions on my legs. Now, six months later, the scars are almost invisible, which makes me very happy. I am very grateful to the surgeons, they are true professionals.”
“I noticed varicose veins a very long time ago, when I was eighteen. But after the second birth, the veins in my legs began to look simply terrible, so I decided to have surgery. They did everything under local anesthesia, I didn’t even feel anything. Then I even fell asleep.
The next day there was no pain or muscle discomfort. The nurse changed the dressing, washed the wound, it was a little unpleasant, but it can be survived. And so every day for a week. It was unusual to constantly walk around in bandages, but now there were no traces of the cuts left. Don’t be afraid to have this operation – I didn’t have any bad consequences from it. Thanks to the team of surgeons at the regional hospital!”
When all methods of conservative treatment have been tried, and varicose veins continue to progress, you have to turn to surgeons for help.
Correctly performed surgery to remove veins on the legs, if only the subcutaneous and connecting veins are affected by varicose veins, is a guarantee of complete relief from painful dilated veins.
Currently, specialists are equipped with modern equipment and medical instruments to carry out such operations.
The duration of compression on the legs after surgery is determined by the complexity of its implementation and ranges from 1 to 3 months.
In the presence of trophic ulcers and other complications, endoscopic equipment is used.
In modern medicine, tumescent anesthesia has been used during operations. This anesthesia implies the presence of anesthetics and vasoconstrictor drugs, which, in addition to the anesthesia effect, well reduces postoperative hematomas.
Surgeons remove the affected varicose section of the saphenous vein through two incisions.
The essence of the method is that an endoscope is inserted into the vein using an incision. The surgeon can see the inside of the varicose vein and analyze the extent of the affected area. The specialist then cuts off the affected area.
The main success of treatment undoubtedly depends on timely access to specialists. If the operation is performed on time, then it will be a one-day torment.
Procedure in the morning, home in the evening.
Therefore, you should not constantly postpone a consultation with a doctor until the next day, because in advanced stages of varicose veins, treatment can drag on for many years.
In what cases is surgery necessary?
The indication for surgical intervention for varicose veins is the presence of retrograde discharge of blood through incompetent valves at the junctions of the saphenous veins with deep veins and into the perforating veins.
Before the operation, the doctor conducts a mandatory diagnostic study of the venous system. This includes ultrasound of the veins, blood tests and visual examination. After detecting the development of valve insufficiency and progression of varicose veins, preference is given to surgical intervention.
Immediate surgical treatment of varicose veins is the presence of recurrent thrombophlebitis and trophic venous ulcers.
If veins of small diameter are enlarged, a technology called sclerotherapy is used. This technique replaced traditional venectomy, which was used in the early stages of the development of chronic diseases of the veins and blood vessels.
The essence of the procedure is to administer (using a catheter) a phlebosclerosing drug into the vein, which glues the walls of the vessel. Subsequent compression leads to complete obliteration and disappearance of the vein.
The method is very popular in Russia, as it is low-traumatic, safe and approved for repeated use in one patient.
Modern medicine does not stand still. New technologies using high temperatures and lasers have begun to be used in phlebology.
Today, for the treatment of varicose veins, medicine offers radiofrequency obliteration and endovasal laser coagulation of varicose veins.
Laser coagulation involves treating veins on all sides with laser radiation. To do this, a laser LED is passed into the lumen of the vein through a catheter.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, using modern monitoring equipment.
The patient feels no pain and goes home on his own feet the same day. The cosmetic effect (no dilated vein) is noticeable the very next day after the procedure. Patients are advised to wear compression stockings for several days.
The procedure is considered effective, low-traumatic, painless, and cosmetic.
Cosmetic seamless technology is used very well. Doctors try to excise veins through small punctures. After such operations, the patient’s legs are wrapped in an elastic bandage, and after 5 hours the patient can already move independently.
Another virtually painless type of surgery to remove varicose veins.
The procedure consists of several stages:
After the procedure, you will need to wear compression garments for several weeks.
Carrying out an operation to remove a vein (Mini-phlebectomy) - video
Another modern method of surgical intervention. The difference is that not the entire vein is removed, but only the affected area.
The method guarantees quick recovery and no pain.
Surgery for varicose veins of the lower extremities remains the best radical method of rapid treatment. The effect and result of surgery is determined by the nature of the damage to the venous system. Phlebologists and vascular surgeons guarantee relief from varicose veins after surgery.
performed on the legs for varicose veins is called phlebectomy. The main goal of surgery is to normalize blood flow through the deep veins. Moreover, the sooner surgical treatment is performed, the lower the likelihood of complications and transition of the disease to another stage.
Performing a phlebectomy does not require any special preparation from the patient. Before the operation, you must shower and wax. In the case of diseases of the lungs, liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system, purulent diseases of various nature, phlebectomy may be impossible.
As a rule, general anesthesia is used during the operation. Therefore, you should stop eating and cleanse your body. You should come to your phlebectomy in loose clothing and comfortable shoes. You should also tell your doctor about all medications you are taking (in particular hormonal and anti-inflammatory medications, as they can cause severe bleeding). During the operation, medications can be used, which are extremely rare, but cause an allergic reaction in some patients (novocaine, iodine-containing substances). Therefore, if such information is available, the patient should inform the doctor in advance.
The main indications for the operation are: extensive varicose veins, pathological dilatation of the saphenous veins, impaired blood outflow (swelling, heaviness, increased fatigue), trophic changes in the skin, acute thrombophlebitis. If there are contraindications and surgical intervention is impossible, phlebologists choose alternative treatment methods ( sclerotherapy , laser coagulation , radiofrequency occlusion).
During a phlebectomy, varicose veins are removed. The operation takes 1-2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. Removal of veins helps normalize blood flow and is completely safe for the human body (blood circulation is carried out through healthy vessels). 90% of venous blood is transported by deep veins, so when the subcutaneous vessels are removed, they take on additional load. After phlebectomy, barely noticeable scars remain (diameter 4-5 mm), which are not a serious cosmetic defect. For 1.5-2 months, the patient is required to wear compression garments and an elastic bandage.
Over the past few years, new methods of treating varicose veins that provide better results. They are no less effective and are characterized by a quick recovery period and painlessness. All manipulations are carried out through a microscopic puncture, in place of which a sterile bandage is subsequently applied. In this case, there are no scars or scars left on the patient’s skin.
After varicose vein surgery, recommendations for patients may differ slightly. It all depends on the severity, form, volume of surgery and the general condition of the body. To achieve maximum effect, the patient must strictly follow the doctor's instructions. So, during the first hours after the operation, it is forbidden to roll over, bend your knees and stand up. The back of the bed should be raised by 8-10 cm (such a simple manipulation significantly improves blood flow).
The next day, bandaging is carried out using an elastic bandage from the fingertips to the knee joints. After this, the patient is allowed to stand up. Patients are advised to undergo therapeutic exercises and massage (as an excellent prevention of thrombosis). For some time it is forbidden to visit the gym, baths, saunas, and also to be exposed to ultraviolet radiation (both natural and artificial). On days 8-9 after phlebectomy, the patient's sutures are removed. However, he must wear compression garments for 1.5-2 months.
Physical exercise is especially recommended for older people. This is an ideal prevention of complications and the formation of postoperative thrombosis. Also, for this purpose, the patient may be prescribed medications.
The occurrence of complications after surgery for varicose veins on the legs is practically excluded. So, in the first few days, slight bleeding is possible (the reason may be that small vessels were not ligated during phlebectomy) and the formation of hematomas, which go away on their own after 7-10 days. Thromboembolism (blockage of blood vessels) is an extremely rare complication after surgery, which can be caused by slow blood flow, infection, or immobility. An excellent prevention of this disease is walking, therapeutic exercises and the use of medications that improve blood microcirculation.
Treatment of varicose veins in the early stages eliminates surgical intervention, reduces the risk of relapses and possible complications. It must be remembered that in the presence of congenital vascular weakness and pathology of the valve system, regular examinations by a phlebologist are mandatory. Also, do not neglect the advice of a doctor and therapeutic exercises.
The cosmetic effect after varicose vein surgery is noticeable almost immediately and depends on the severity of the disease. For example, in the initial stages of the development of varicose veins, the formation of scars (even barely noticeable ones) is excluded. In addition, the rehabilitation period is much shorter.
If varicose veins are advanced and the disease is accompanied by the formation of trophic ulcers, dermatitis, dry skin and extensive pigmentation, phlebologists select a combined treatment method. This allows not only to stop the manifestations of the disease, but also to minimize the formation of scars (as a rule, they are barely noticeable on the skin).
Small pathological vessels can be removed through microscopic punctures. This type of operation is called miniphlebectomy. To perform the manipulation, no incisions or general anesthesia are required. The operation involves outpatient treatment and the use of local anesthesia. Miniphlebectomy is an effective method of combating varicose veins. However, she has her own testimony.
After the operation, minor hematomas are formed, which disappear on their own after a few days. The patient is advised to wear compression stockings, therapeutic exercises and physiotherapeutic procedures.
For some time it is necessary to avoid visiting baths, saunas, and solariums. It is also necessary to take daily walks, perform a set of special exercises and undergo regular examinations with your doctor. The price of varicose vein surgery depends on the extent of surgery and the stage of the disease. You can find out the cost of the operation excluding discounts in the prices section . Check with the administrator for availability of promotions at our clinic.
The GarantKlinik medical center employs an experienced phlebologist who has extensive experience in performing operations to remove varicose veins . Along with vein removal, we can offer our patients the use of more advanced technologies, such as the use of lasers to treat varicose veins, which allows for better results.
Advanced varicose veins cannot always be successfully cured using conservative treatment methods. Therefore, varicose veins are removed through surgery. Surgery for varicose veins of the lower extremities has its own characteristics, rehabilitation methods and contraindications.
The following situations require surgery, which is performed only in a hospital by experienced specialists. Surgical intervention in the lower extremities is mandatory in the following cases:
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Surgery for varicose veins is called phlebectomy. It is important to prepare well for it in advance. Treatment of varicose veins with surgical intervention begins with passing all the necessary tests and undergoing the necessary studies of the body. On the day of the operation it is necessary to:
In cases where venous veins are removed using general anesthesia, the patient is given a cleansing enema in the evening.
If the doctor has prescribed you treatment for varicose veins on the legs using surgery, it is important to inform him about the presence of allergic reactions to medications in order to avoid serious consequences. Surgery is carried out using novocaine and products containing iodine. Therefore, if you are allergic to such drugs, you must tell your doctor about it.
If, after surgery in the lower extremities, the patient needs to stay in the hospital for rehabilitation, the doctor must also inform the doctor about the medications he is taking systematically.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities are treated in different ways. The following types of surgical intervention exist:
Varicose veins surgery on the legs is not scary today. Any intervention is carried out through a small incision on the skin. 24 hours after the surgical procedures, the patient can be discharged home, and after a few days they are allowed to go back to work.
It is important that before undergoing leg surgery, the patient is aware of the possible consequences. Rehabilitation takes place in different ways. Treatment after surgery depends on how it was performed, in what area, and under what type of anesthesia. Often after phlebectomy, the legs hurt very badly and even hematomas appear, which disappear after a while. During laser therapy, mild pain is felt in the lower extremities.
After surgery in the lower extremities, relapses very rarely occur. The patient’s further well-being depends only on him. To avoid hematomas, bleeding and other complications, you must strictly follow all the doctor’s recommendations.
When surgery for varicose veins is left behind, it is important to do the following rehabilitation measures:
After surgery in the lower extremities, it is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol, do heavy physical work, take a hot bath, or drive a car for two days.
Over the course of four days, pain in the lower extremities and increased body temperature may occur. To cope with such unpleasant symptoms, it is recommended to massage your feet. To quickly restore blood flow and increase the tone of the venous vessels, it is advisable to move a lot.
To prevent blood clots, postoperative treatment of varicose veins is carried out with antiplatelet agents. The doctor may prescribe a course of Aspirin or Curantil. To thin the blood, the patient is given injections with Heparin.
Treatment or prevention of the inflammatory process is carried out with the help of antibiotics. To reduce pain in the lower extremities, painkillers are prescribed.
You need to be very careful when performing hygiene on your operated leg. Do not get the bandage wet before removing the stitches! The sutures are removed seven days after the operation, as soon as the wounds have completely healed.
Once they are removed, you need to take a shower carefully. You cannot forcibly tear off the scabs near the scars; they should fall off on their own. When bathing, wash your foot gently with a soft sponge and baby soap. Then they are blotted with a soft towel, and the scar lines are smeared with alcohol or brilliant green. You should not steam scars in a sauna or hot bath for a month.
To strengthen blood vessels, it is recommended to drink a little dry red wine, beet or tomato juice, grape juice, eat cranberries, garlic and lemon.
For varicose veins it is recommended:
Only proper and balanced nutrition will help you recover faster after vein removal surgery.
In general, surgery for varicose veins in the extremities goes well. If surgical treatment is successful, the patient is discharged home after two days. But sometimes unexpected complications occur that you need to know about in advance.
Possible complications after surgery in the extremities:
To avoid the described consequences after surgery, it is necessary to carry out their prevention.
Some people's wounds heal very quickly, while others suffer from the appearance of keloids. For this reason, varicose veins not only need to be removed, but all preventive measures must be taken to avoid undesirable consequences.
After the operation, experts recommend moving and not sitting in one place or lying in bed.
Prevention after surgery is as follows:
To prevent the disease from returning, it is important to lead an active lifestyle, perform physical therapy, go to the pool, and eat a healthy and balanced diet.
To avoid the development of varicose veins and removal of varicose veins, you need to exercise, run, walk a lot, swim and attend yoga classes.
If you stand a lot throughout the day, you need to take short breaks every two hours - walk on your heels and then on your toes. To avoid varicose veins during pregnancy, it is recommended to wear special compression stockings or tights.
It is not always possible to remove veins using surgery for varicose veins. Treatment of the disease by surgical intervention cannot be carried out for people suffering from hypertension, late stage of the disease, coronary artery disease, severe forms of infectious diseases, erysipelas, eczema.
Also, surgery is contraindicated during pregnancy (especially from 5 to 9 months) and in old age.
It is important that the operation to remove varicose veins is performed by an experienced phlebologist. Therefore, in order not to risk your health, you need to carefully read what reviews different doctors have. Only after a thorough analysis of the collected information about doctors can you go to the chosen specialist and trust him with your problem.
If for some reason you cannot have surgery, treatment of varicose veins is carried out using conservative methods. The initial stages of the disease can be treated as follows:
The described conservative methods can be used only in the initial stages of the disease. If varicose veins have acquired a severe form of manifestation, then surgery cannot be avoided. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor in a timely manner to protect the health of your legs.
If you carefully study all the reviews about surgical intervention for varicose veins, you can draw the following conclusion. If you have indications for surgery, there is no need to be afraid. Feel free to do and strictly follow all further instructions from the doctor. And very soon you will forget about varicose veins and all its unpleasant symptoms.
Now you know what types of surgical intervention exist for varicose veins in the legs. How to prepare for surgery and what to do after it to avoid unwanted complications and relapse.
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