The only text specifically devoted to the subject, this Second Edition serves as a complete and practical guide for office-based surgical treatment of varicose veins-providing numerous illustrations showcasing the anatomy of varicose veins, as well as step-by-step coverage of the ambulatory phlebectomy technique.

Indications and Definition
Anatomical Bases of Ambulatory Phlebectomy
Examination of the Patient with Varicose Veins
Selection of Patients for Office V
V
Surgery
Staging of Surgery
Preoperative Marking
Anesthesia
Position of Patient During Surgery
Phlebectomy
Postoperative Medication and Bandaging
Patient Discharge
Postoperative Management and Follow-Up
Small Saphenous Vein Phlebectomy
Postoperative Compression
High Ligation Division and Groin to Knee Stripping of the SV
Complications and Untoward Sequela of Ambulatory Phlebectomy
Phychological Aspects
Advantages of Ambulatory Phlebectomy and Office Varicose Vein
Surgery
Setting up a Varicose Vein Surgery Practice
Autologous Vein Transplatation for Correction of Dermal Atrophic
Changes
Treatment of the Greater Saphenous Vein with Endoluminal Laser or Radiofrequency Closure
Instructions for Patients Affected by Chronic Venous Insufficiency