ABSTRACT

The only text specifically devoted to the subject, this Second Edition serves as a complete and practical guide for office-based surgical treatment of varicose veins-providing numerous illustrations showcasing the anatomy of varicose veins, as well as step-by-step coverage of the ambulatory phlebectomy technique.

part |2 pages

Part I: General Considerations

chapter 1|2 pages

Definition and Indications

chapter 2|52 pages

Anatomical Bases of Ambulatory Phlebectomy

chapter 5|8 pages

Staging of Surgery

part |2 pages

Part II: Technique of Phlebectomy

chapter 6|6 pages

Pre-Operative Marking

chapter 7|10 pages

Anesthesia

chapter 8|2 pages

Position of Patient During Surgery

chapter 9|36 pages

Phlebectomy

chapter 10|6 pages

Post-Operative Medication and Bandaging

chapter 11|2 pages

Patient Discharge

chapter 12|6 pages

Post-Operative Management and Follow-Up

chapter 13|16 pages

Small Saphenous Vein Phlebectomy

part |2 pages

Part III: Selected Phlebological Techniques

part |2 pages

Part IV: Conclusions

part |2 pages

Part VI: Appendices

chapter 4|2 pages

Apendix 4:Nursing Instructions

chapter 10|2 pages

Appendix 10: Duplex Evaluation Forms