Varicose( enlarged) veins appear in many people due to heredity, impaired statics of the foot, lack of mobility, prolonged lying on the legs or sedentary work.
Disease is characterized by with heaviness in the legs, swelling of the ankle and change in the shape of the saphenous vein. If a change in lifestyle and conservative forms of treatment are not saved from varicose veins, an operation is prescribed.
What does operative involve:
- vein ligation( ligation);
- stripping;
- mini-phlebectomy;
- transluminal phlebectomy.
Content
- Stripping - what is this?
- Types of procedure
- Indications for use of
- procedure Advantages and efficacy of
- Contraindications
- Possible complications
- Patient's comments
- Summarize
Striping - what is it?
The stripping process implies:
- two small incisions instead of a cut along the entire affected area of the vein;
- operation with partial anesthesia;
- warning of the appearance of trophic ulcers;
- prevention of recurrence of the disease.
This is a mini-invasive method for the therapy of varicose veins. In the course of the operation, metal / plastic stripping( filament) is introduced into the affected area.
Further, the affected vein is drawn through a small incision with a special stripping tool - a probe. At the other end of the varicose area, an incision is also made to separate the diseased vein from the common circulatory system.
Types of procedure
Stripping the veins happens:
- traditional - short / long;
- cryostripping.
What is their difference? Short stripping is a gentle surgical intervention, as it removes not the entire vein, but only its affected part.
This operation is carried out quickly, does not require a recovery period and practically excludes pain syndrome in the postoperative period. Long stripping involves the removal of an extended non-functional area of the saphenous vein. 
Cryostrip freezes the affected part of the vein to the probe and removes it in the form of a cast. According to the technique of execution, cryostripping differs from the traditional, but the essence of them is the same - the removal of the non-functional vein. Through a special tube into the vein is introduced liquid nitrogen, which freezes it.
Vienna becomes fragile and easily removed along with the probe. This method of stripping bleeding is not observed, as the tissue is frozen. The surgeon manages to apply an elastic bandage before thawing the tissues.
Indications for use of the procedure
This operation is used for cosmetic correction and for serious treatment of advanced forms of varicose veins, and is:
- with heaviness in the legs and edema;
- venous bleeding;
- of chronic venous insufficiency;
- preventing the occurrence of trophic ulcers.
Advantages and efficacy of
It should be noted that stripping promotes:
- elimination of varicose veins;
- relapse prevention.
In nine cases out of ten, stripping helps prevent trophic ulcers. This is proven through research.
With compression therapy, cases of trophic ulcers occur in every third patient. In modern therapy, the compression method is successfully combined with stripping. This allows you to achieve effective results with a score of 1:10.
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Contraindications
Do not apply the procedure in such cases:
- pregnancy;
- severely ill patients with a risk of postoperative complications;
- severe forms of arterial circulation of the limbs;
- violation of lymphatic drainage;
- skin lesions of an infectious nature;
- blood clots and fistulas.
Possible complications of
After the operation, such complications may arise: 
- scars in place of incisions;
- relapse of varicose veins;
- violation of the permeability of veins;
- bleeding;
- complications of infectious order;
- bruising and bruising;
- swelling of the foot.
It is very important to emphasize that the recurrence( renewal) of varicose can also be after stripping. If the patient has a deep vein injury with a violation of the outflow of blood, stripping can aggravate the situation.
Therefore, a thorough diagnosis( dopplerography) should be performed before the operation.
The risk of anesthesia, infectious injuries of the wound and bleeding in the postoperative period is observed not only with stripping, but also after any kind of surgery.
Testimonials of patients
Let us study the patients' opinion on the procedure.
Recently removed a deep vein. She jumped out of me after giving birth( inherited from us).Than only smeared - it's useless. Dotyanula to the fact that the beach was ashamed to undress and swim.
What can I say? I'm a very big coward, I'm afraid of doctors since childhood. But beauty is a powerful thing. For her, you can overcome fear. I'll be honest - under the anesthesia nothing hurts! And after the operation, I did not have any pain either, I felt a little and everything.
More unpleasant than painful. I go to the bandage for now. The only thing I pray to God is that there should be no relapse. But the doctor calmed me down. So, I believe in the best.
Irina, 26 years old( Alexandrovsk, Stavropol Territory)
Four weeks ago I made myself a laser correction and stripping on both my legs. Hereditary "beauty" is transmitted through the female line. I fell asleep under general anesthesia, and I dreamed about the sea. There were 20 punctures!
The bruises after the operation have passed quickly, the sutures are tightened. The first days, of course, my legs ached. I will not hide it. With difficulty I moved around. Then the pain passed. The only thing is, there is a feeling of discomfort when sitting for a long time on a chair or sofa.
Now you can go to the beach and sunbathe! Do not be afraid of this operation, all is not terrible.
Ekaterina, 29 years( Moscow)
Very worried about stripping. I had to remove the veins on both legs. Fearfully! But I overcame my cowardice and went. I asked for general anesthesia. You sleep, you do not feel anything. After the operation, there was a feeling of discomfort, but no aching or sharp pain!
Wore a bandage for a week, then it was changed to fencing. I felt light in my legs! Whoever has not experienced a constant weight in the limbs, is unlikely to understand me. I fly, I do not go - but I'm flying. Seizures in legs disappeared. How wonderful this is.
Galina, 42 years old( Rostov)
Three months ago there was a stripping operation. The site of the vein was removed. I feel great! You know, the operation was just an instant, I did not feel time at all. After three hours I was discharged home. After the operation, my legs did not hurt much. Everything went well.
Now on my feet there are no hideous knots, I come from work - and there is no fatigue and heaviness in my legs. This is so exciting! With pleasure I dance and I run, I ride a bicycle. Life is wonderful.
Tamara, 35 years old( Voronezh)
Incredible! On the third day after stripping I could move fully, almost dance! Of course, with a bandaged leg.
No pain, no unpleasant effects. The operation was just wonderful. Do not be afraid of doctors, do not be afraid of stripping. Start the varicose veins. A year has passed. I can wear short skirts! Puncture sites are not visible at all.
I was told about the cosmetic effect of stripping, but I did not believe much. Now I see everything myself - there are no ugly scars! The shape of the legs is neat and beautiful, there are no traces from the operation.
Natalia, 29 years old( Tambov)
Summing up
The repeated occurrence of varicose veins in new areas, unfortunately, is possible.
The fabric becomes less elastic with age. And if there were problems with the venous valves, then they can arise again.
Nevertheless, you should carry out stripping. Varicosity by itself will not pass, it can only worsen.