Phlebologie 2019; 48(03): 147-152
DOI: 10.1055/a-0887-7265
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Extraluminal valvuloplasty of the great saphenous vein: surgical technique and long-term results

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Bruno Geier
1   Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie und Phlebologie, Bethanien-Krankenhaus Moers
,
Barbara Strohmann
2   Venenzentrum der Gefäßchirurgischen und Dermatologischen Kliniken, St.Josef-Hospital, Klinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
,
Thomas Hummel
2   Venenzentrum der Gefäßchirurgischen und Dermatologischen Kliniken, St.Josef-Hospital, Klinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
,
Harald Freis
1   Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie und Phlebologie, Bethanien-Krankenhaus Moers
,
Markus Stücker
2   Venenzentrum der Gefäßchirurgischen und Dermatologischen Kliniken, St.Josef-Hospital, Klinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
,
Achim Mumme
2   Venenzentrum der Gefäßchirurgischen und Dermatologischen Kliniken, St.Josef-Hospital, Klinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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Publication History

27 September 2018

14 March 2019

Publication Date:
02 May 2019 (online)

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Abstract

The extraluminal valvuloplasty of the sapheno-femoral junction is a vein-sparing operative technique which can be used in selected patients with incompetence of the greater saphenous vein. The operation can be performed safely and cosmetically favourable through a small groin incision. The follow-up of a group of 43 legs after a mean interval of 8.5 years demonstrated good results in terms of patient satisfaction, relief of symptoms and regression of previously dilated veins. Treatment for recurrent varicose veins was necessary in 10 cases (18,5 %).

Judging from our experience, extraluminal valvuloplasty seems to be a vein-sparing alternative to stripping in selected patients.