How Varicose Vein Stripping Works for Large Painful Varicose Veins?

 

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Varicose vein stripping (also known as Ligation and Stripping) is a common surgical intervention available to people who are experiencing particularly large or painful varicose veins. 

It is also suggested for situations where the lack of circulation in the affected limb is reducing the patients’ quality of life. This procedure does, in most circumstances, involve a general anaesthetic however this is unlikely to involve an overnight stay unless surgery is performed on both legs.

The decision about whether the patient actually needs to stay in hospital is made on the basis of their all-round physical health.  Ligation and stripping involves tying off the affected vein which is then stripped out which means that the other veins in the legs take on the responsibility for carrying the blood around the body.

There are a number of circumstances where a patient would be likely to be considered as a good surgical candidate for this operation in addition to those mentioned above. The common theme when discussing the complications of varicose veins are the problems that come about as a result of venous insufficiency.

Put simply, when your blood does not circulate properly, the blood is not oxygenated or cleaned properly which effectively means that there can be gradual oxygen starvation to the extremities that can result in some very unpleasant complications.

Ulcers and sores can form in the ankle area, (known as Venous ulcers) that develop when there is excessive pressure in the lower leg veins that causes them to leak fluid which eventually can cause the skin to break down to develop ulcers.  These ulcers often prove difficult to heal and that can act as a potential site of infection.

The other skin conditions that are complications associated with varicose veins are Lipodermatosclerosis and Varicose Eczema. Lipodermatosclerosis causes the skin on the affected limb to tighten up, dry out and darken in colour whereas Varicose Eczema causes the skin to go red, flaky and itchy.

The operation itself is relatively simple and this involves minimal trauma as it only requires two small 5 cm incisions, one at the groin and one at the ankle or knee. The affected vein is tied off and sealed at the groin area which allows the affected vein to be removed via the incision at the ankle. This is achieved by putting a very fine flexible wire through the affected vein and carefully pulling it out of the leg.

Watch this video about how varicose vein stripping works for large painful varicose veins – How varicose vein ligation and stripping is carried out

Although this is a relatively simple procedure, there is likely to be noticeable bruising, soreness and wound leaking/bleeding around the incision immediately afterwards.

On average there will be a need to take between one to three weeks off work in order to ensure a full recovery, quite apart from the fact that the wearing of compression bandages is a critical part of the recovery process in order to prevent blood clots.

There is also a minor risk of deep vein thrombosis or nerve damage from the surgery however this is the kind of risk that accompanies most surgeries.

Watch this video – Complications of Vein Stripping and Ligation

Author Bio:

This post is from the Varicose Veins Secrets program created by Diane Thompson, a medical researcher and consultant who has over 20 years of experience in helping other people deal with their shoulder pain, shoulder stiffness and difficulty sleeping at night.

This program reveals to people secrets to get fresh and youthful-looking skin on their legs. The program also provides people with proven natural healing methods, and alternative herbal remedies that they can use to help them get rid of their varicose veins easily without any medication.

The program also teaches people how to use special aromatherapy technique to help the blood leave the legs and return to the heart, and how to reduce swelling while shrinking the blood vessels near the skin’s surface.

In addition, in this program, you will discover 3 herbal therapies to relieve your pain from your veins, 4 types of common homeopathic remedies to ease the pain and soreness that are worse from touch.

To find out more about this program, click on Varicose Veins Secrets 

Varicose Vein Treatment Options to Stop Varicose Veins Now

 

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If you are a varicose vein sufferer, there is a bewildering array of potential treatments available. In the UK, some surgeries and treatments can be funded by the NHS, however as this is considered to be more of a cosmetic problem rather than a serious medical one, it is often dependent on what can be dealt with under the terms of any medical insurance that you hold.

Compression Stockings are the traditional way of treating varicose veins and work by compressing your legs to help to improve the circulation. The compressing action is particularly noticeable at the ankles and become looser the further up the leg you go.

The reason for the tightness at the ankles is to prevent the pooling that occurs as a result of the vein valve failure and to encourage the blood to move back towards the heart.

While this treatment can greatly improve your physical comfort there have been mixed results in clinical trials with regard to their ability to actively prevent varicose veins from forming, however this could be due to the fact that many people are unwilling to wear them as they can be uncomfortable and are not the most stylish leg wear.

All of the following out-patient and surgical treatments work according to the same basic principle – when a superficial vein is shut off, the blood supply reroutes to make up of the absence of the damaged and now blocked vein.

Sclerotherapy & Foam Sclerotherapy is the injection of a liquid or foam into a vein that promotes the scarring of and eventual closure of the affected. The veins are located and mapped using a technique known as Doppler Ultra Sound.

The technique also helps to ensure that the sclerotherapy is not going to make the veins being treated worse by injecting into the wrong area. This is a relatively quick and painless procedure that can be done as an out-patient, allowing you to return to work immediately after the treatment.

One of the most radical surgical interventions for varicose veins is Ligation and Stripping. While this cannot be described as major surgery, several weeks’ absence from work may be required to recover to give your legs the opportunity to heal properly. Two small incisions (2 inch/5 centimeter are made, one at the groin and one at the ankle or knee, exposing the affected vein.

This vein is then tied off, cut and stripped from inside the leg. A very thin needle is threaded through the vein to do this. This technique is chiefly used when varicose veins are having a serious effect on mobility, are causing significant pain or have had a rupture or bleed that has rendered the vein unstable.

There are also some newer techniques available however to a certain extent the jury is still out regarding their long term effectiveness.

Radiofrequency Ablation uses heat generated by using radiofrequencies to heat a tiny catheter placed in the affected part of the leg to cause the vein to collapse and close, working like cauterisation to seal the vein shut.

This works quite effectively but the treatment itself can result in some minor and temporary burning to the skin and a sensation of pins and needles.

Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) also uses a catheter to assist in the process of sealing off the varicose vein, however in this instance, the catheter is used to feed a tiny laser through to position it near the very top of the vein. Effectively working down the vein, the laser fires, causing it to seal and is drawn through, closing the vein as it goes.

This is a relatively new technique which is not available everywhere at the moment. It also can be quite expensive but on the positive side has had some excellent patient feedback as a result of limited side effects and short recovery times.

Phlebectomy is another technique that can be used however this technique is more likely to be used on spider veins and very minor varicose veins.

Tiny incisions are made (too small to require stitches) through which the affected vein is sealed off and removed. This is often the preferred method of vein removal as there is significantly less trauma to the patient and the recovery is also significantly better than with ligation and stripping.

To learn about other varicose vein treatment options, watch this video – Treatments for Varicose veins: symptoms, causes, life style, treatment options, prevention

Author Bio:

This post is from the Varicose Veins Secrets program created by Diane Thompson, a medical researcher and consultant who has over 20 years of experience in helping other people deal with their shoulder pain, shoulder stiffness and difficulty sleeping at night.

This program reveals to people secrets to get fresh and youthful-looking skin on their legs. The program also provides people with proven natural healing methods, and alternative herbal remedies that they can use to help them get rid of their varicose veins easily without any medication.

The program also teaches people how to use special aromatherapy technique to help the blood leave the legs and return to the heart, and how to reduce swelling while shrinking the blood vessels near the skin’s surface.

In addition, in this program, you will discover 3 herbal therapies to relieve your pain from your veins, 4 types of common homeopathic remedies to ease the pain and soreness that are worse from touch.

To find out more about this program, click on Varicose Veins Secrets