ABSTRACT
Phlebectomy maneuvers are simple enough to be performed by a physician
with manual dexterity without general surgical training. Although it cannot be
“performed” by every physician, it can be “learned” by any physician. Besides
the specific manual skill, to practice phlebectomy successfully, the surgeon
should possess:
1. thorough knowledge of venous anatomy, physiology, and pathology;
2. thorough knowledge and ability in applying compression-adhesive
and nonadhesive-bandages;
3. manual ability.
