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VEIN STRIPPING

PREPARING FOR A

SAPHENOUS VEIN STRIPPING

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Vein Stripping is surgery usually only needed for the person that has Superficial Venous Disease or varicose veins, this occurs when valves become damage impairing blood flow. A removal of the saphenous and varicose veins through small incision over the veins.

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STEPS TO BOOKING:

  1. Obtain a referral form from your physician

  2. Book an appointment with our office

  3. If you are using insurance (Present insurance card)

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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST

  • Consultation booking

  • Laboratory and Imaging test completed

  • Preoperative questionnaire

   

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:

  • Fast 12 hours prior to surgery

  • Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money etc.)

  • Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages

  • Shower the morning of the procedure

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SURGERY TIMELINE:

  • Patient assessment about 45 minutes after check in

  • Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes.

  • Surgery takes about 20 minutes (depending on how many veins)  

  • Recovery requires 45 minutes to 1 hour

  • Upon clearance by the doctor the patient is released.

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RESULTS TIMELINE:

  • Post operative guidelines given

  • Follow-up care

 

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I'm ready to begin...

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BENEFITS: 

  • Relief of symptoms associated with superficial venous re-flux 

  • Elimination of prominent varicose veins 

 POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS & RISK:

  • Bleeding 

  • Infection 

  • Wound healing  problems 

  • Clot development

  • Skin Ulcerations 

  • Although the risks and complications may occur only very rarely they do sometimes occur and cannot be predicted or prevented by the physician

          

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