Subfascial ligation of perforating veins in recurrent stasis ulceration

• Published in: The 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
• Language: English
• 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

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...