Subfascial ligation of perforating veins in recurrent stasis ulceration

The evaluation and indications for radical subfascial ligation of perforating veins for recurrent postphlebitic leg ulcers are presented. The surgical technic utilizing a single posterior longitudinal incision is illustrated and described in detail. Twenty-nine operations have been carried out with...

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Published inThe American journal of surgery Vol. 119; no. 3; pp. 246 - 249
Main Authors Lim, Robert C, Blaisdell, F William, Zubrin, Jay, Stallone, Robert J, Hall, Albert D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.03.1970
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Leg - blood supply
Leg Ulcer - prevention & control
Male
Methods
Middle Aged
Phlebitis - complications
Postoperative Complications
Varicose Ulcer - surgery
Veins - surgery
Venous Pressure
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Summary:The evaluation and indications for radical subfascial ligation of perforating veins for recurrent postphlebitic leg ulcers are presented. The surgical technic utilizing a single posterior longitudinal incision is illustrated and described in detail. Twenty-nine operations have been carried out with three wound complications in the immediate postoperative period. Recurrent ulcers developed in three patients five, three, and one half year postoperatively. The remaining patients were followed up to six years without recurrence of ulcer.
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ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/0002-9610(70)90044-9