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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:
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Obtain a referral form from your physician
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Book an appointment with our office
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If you are using insurance (Present insurance card)
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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST
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Consultation booking
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Laboratory and Imaging test completed
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Preoperative questionnaire
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:
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Fast 12 hours prior to surgery
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Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money etc.)
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Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages
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Shower the morning of the procedure
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SURGERY TIMELINE:
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Patient assessment about 45 minutes after check in
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Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes.
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Surgery takes about 20 minutes (depending on how many veins)
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Recovery requires 45 minutes to 1 hour
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Upon clearance by the doctor the patient is released.
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RESULTS TIMELINE:
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Post operative guidelines given
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Follow-up care
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I'm ready to begin...
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BENEFITS:
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Relief of symptoms associated with superficial venous re-flux
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Elimination of prominent varicose veins
POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS & RISK:
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Bleeding
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Infection
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Wound healing problems
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Clot development
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Skin Ulcerations
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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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