Phlebologie 2016; 45(04): 234-238
DOI: 10.12687/phleb2316-4-2016
Review article
Schattauer GmbH

Off-label use of tumescent local anaesthesia in endovascular and surgical techniques

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N. Frings
1   Capio Mosel-Eifel-Klinik, Bad Bertrich/Germany
,
P. Glowacki
1   Capio Mosel-Eifel-Klinik, Bad Bertrich/Germany
,
A. Greiner
2   Capio MVZ, Bad Bertrich/Germany
,
K. Rass
3   Eifelklinik St. Brigida, Simmerath/Germany
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Publication History

Received: 16 June 2016

Accepted: 20 June 2016

Publication Date:
21 December 2017 (online)

Summary

Tumescent local anaesthesia (TLA)has increasingly established itself as the anaesthesia method for operations on varicose veins and has become the standard method in the case of endovascular techniques. However, Off-label use occurs due to the reduced concentration of the local anaesthetic, the incorporation of additives together with a high quantity of LA which exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum dosage. In spite of a lack of significant complications arising from the approved use of the TLA and unambiguous positive evaluations of this anaesthesia method by international medical professional associations, the operating phlebologist should inform the patient of this Offlabel use both in the case of operative procedures and endovascular techniques in order to avoid any legal problems.

 
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