They are made in the skin next to the enlarged vein. The doctor inserts the phlebectomy hook under the surface of the skin and removes the varicose vein through the tiny incision. This procedure usually takes between 30 minutes and one hour.
How is a ambulatory phlebectomy done?
Ambulatory phlebectomy (also called micro-incision phlebectomy, hook phlebectomy, stab avulsion phlebectomy, and microphlebectomy) involves removing portions of varicose veins through small incisions using a hook. It is usually performed in a doctor's office using a local anesthetic.
What are the risks of a phlebectomy?
Risks Of Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- A nerve injury to the skin.
- Adverse reaction to anesthetic or sedative.
- Severe bleeding or swelling.
- Numbness or pain in the feet.
- Post-surgical infection.
- Thrombophlebitis.
