Microphlebectomy and the risks
MicroPhlebectomy for varicose veins
A microphlebectomy is a minimally invasive procedure, which is the surgical removal of bulging varicose veins through tiny skin incisions. This procedure is performed in the office with local anesthesia. Phlebectomy is also known as micro phlebectomy (because the incisions are tiny) or it can also be referred to as ambulatory phlebectomy. A microphlebectomy is for someone who is suffering from complications from varicose veins. The complications can include persistent pain, cramping, or discoloration of the skin.
Risks of Microphlebectomy:
With any procedure, there are risks. In microphlebectomy the risks are listed below:
- There is a low risk of infection at the vein removal sites, which we minimize by using sterile technique and prophylactic antibiotics. You will start the antibiotic on the morning of your procedure and continue it for 24 hours after the procedure.
- As with any vein treatment, there are also very small risks of deep vein clots and nerve injury.
- You will have bruising where the veins were removed, which fades over about two weeks. To reduce bruising, swelling or redness, try RECOVA cream.
- A nerve injury to the skin.
- Numbness or pain in the feet
- Adverse reaction to sedative or anesthetic
- Severe bleeding or swelling
- Thrombophlebitis
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Nisha Bunke, MD, Sarah Lucas, MD, and Elliot DeYoung, MD are specialists who combine their experience and expertise to offer world-class vascular care.
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