Strip-track revascularization after stripping of the great saphenous vein

Authors: Munasinghe, A.; Smith, C.; Kianifard, B.; Price, B. A.; Holdstock, J. M.; Whiteley, M. S.

Source: British Journal of Surgery, Volume 94, Number 7, July 2007 , pp. 840-843(4)

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Abstract:

Background:

Varicose veins that recur after standard high tie and strip are often associated with venous reflux in the thigh, as shown by duplex ultrasonography. The aim of this study was to look for evidence of revascularization in the strip track after great saphenous vein (GSV) stripping.

Methods:

A consecutive series of patients with duplex-proven great saphenous varicose veins underwent saphenofemoral ligation with intraoperative confirmation of successful stripping. Duplex ultrasonography was performed 1 week and 1 year after surgery. The presence and extent of haematoma was noted, as was any venous reflux within the strip track.

Results:

At 1 year, four (6 per cent) of 70 patients had complete revascularization of the strip track and 12 (17 per cent) had partial revascularization, all with duplex-proven reflux. Partial revascularization was in the distal third of the track in six legs (9 per cent of the 70 patients), in the distal half in five (7 per cent) and was almost complete in one leg (1 per cent). All patients with revascularization had a significant strip-track haematoma at 1 week after surgery.

Conclusion:

Revascularization of the GSV strip track after stripping was found in 23 per cent of patients after 1 year; all of these had a postoperative haematoma in the track. Copyright © 2007 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bjs.5598

Publication date: 2007-07-01

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