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Ambulatory Phlebectomy and Sclerotherapy
Joseph A. Ronsivalle, DO, FSIR
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KEY FACTS

  • Terminology

    • Preprocedure

      • Procedure

        • Post Procedure

          TERMINOLOGY

          • Synonyms

            • Ambulatory phlebectomy, microsurgical phlebectomy, office phlebectomy, stab avulsion phlebectomy, Müller phlebectomy, percutaneous miniphlebectomy
          • Definitions

            • Phlebectomy: Mechanical avulsion/removal of diseased, superficial varicose vein segment(s)
              • Small hooks introduced via multiple stab incisions
              • Hooks superficialize vein segment(s) via stab incisions
            • Sclerotherapy: Percutaneous injection of sclerosant to thrombose diseased, superficial varicose veins
              • Foam sclerotherapy: Sclerosant mixed with room air/carbon dioxide to create injectable foam
                • Can use to ablate great saphenous vein (GSV), small saphenous vein (SSV), perforating veins
            • Superficial veins: Lower extremity veins located superficial to fascia surrounding muscle compartments
              • Include innumerable venous tributaries known as collecting veins, GSV, SSV
            • Superficial venous insufficiency: Usually caused by primary degenerative disease of superficial vein wall
              • Resultant valvular dysfunction
                • Leads to venous reflux/venous hypertension
            • Venous reflux: Retrograde flow within veins in which valves fail
              • Clinically significant reflux in truncal veins lasts > 0.5-1.0 seconds following release of compression on muscular mass below vein

          PREPROCEDURE

          • Indications

            • Contraindications

              • Getting Started

                PROCEDURE

                • Procedure Steps

                  POST PROCEDURE

                  • Things to Do

                    OUTCOMES

                    • Complications

                      • Expected Outcome

                        Selected References

                        1. Andrews RH et al: Ambulatory phlebectomy and sclerotherapy as tools for the treatment of varicose veins and telangiectasias. Semin Intervent Radiol. 38(2):160-6, 2021
                        2. Masuda E et al: The 2020 appropriate use criteria for chronic lower extremity venous disease of the American Venous Forum, the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, and the Society of Interventional Radiology. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 8(4):505-25.e4, 2020
                        3. Geersen DF et al: Phlebectomy techniques for varicose veins. Surg Clin North Am. 98(2):401-14, 2018
                        4. Kishore R et al: A prospective study in comparison of ambulatory phlebectomy and duplex guided foam sclerotherapy in the management of varicosities with isolated perforator incompetence. indian J Surg. 78(5):356-63, 2016
                        5. Gillet JL et al: Pathophysiology of visual disturbances occurring after foam sclerotherapy. Phlebology. 25(5):261-6, 2010
                        6. Kundu S et al: Multi-disciplinary quality improvement guidelines for the treatment of lower extremity superficial venous insufficiency with ambulatory phlebectomy from the Society of Interventional Radiology, Cardiovascular Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, American College of Phlebology and Canadian Interventional Radiology Association. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 21(1):1-13, 2010
                        7. Schanzer H: Endovenous ablation plus microphlebectomy/sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins: single or two-stage procedure? Vasc Endovascular Surg. 44(7):545-9, 2010
                        8. Bunke N et al: Foam sclerotherapy: techniques and uses. Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 21(2):91-3, 2009
                        9. Carradice D et al: Randomized clinical trial of concomitant or sequential phlebectomy after endovenous laser therapy for varicose veins. Br J Surg. 96(4):369-75, 2009
                        10. Franz RW et al: Transilluminated powered phlebectomy surgery for varicose veins: a review of 339 consecutive patients. Ann Vasc Surg. 23(3):303-9, 2009
                        11. Jung IM et al: Combined endovenous laser treatment and ambulatory phlebectomy for the treatment of saphenous vein incompetence. Phlebology. 23(4):172-7, 2008
                        12. Dietzek CL: Sclerotherapy: introduction to solutions and techniques. Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 19(3):317-24, 2007
                        13. Sadick NS et al: Combined endovascular laser plus ambulatory phlebectomy for the treatment of superficial venous incompetence: a 4-year perspective. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 9(1):9-13, 2007
                        14. Sadick NS: Advances in the treatment of varicose veins: ambulatory phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy, endovascular laser, and radiofrequency closure. Adv Dermatol. 22:139-56, 2006
                        15. Olivencia JA: Minimally invasive vein surgery: ambulatory phlebectomy. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol. 6(3):121-4, 2003
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                        KEY FACTS

                        • Terminology

                          • Preprocedure

                            • Procedure

                              • Post Procedure

                                TERMINOLOGY

                                • Synonyms

                                  • Ambulatory phlebectomy, microsurgical phlebectomy, office phlebectomy, stab avulsion phlebectomy, Müller phlebectomy, percutaneous miniphlebectomy
                                • Definitions

                                  • Phlebectomy: Mechanical avulsion/removal of diseased, superficial varicose vein segment(s)
                                    • Small hooks introduced via multiple stab incisions
                                    • Hooks superficialize vein segment(s) via stab incisions
                                  • Sclerotherapy: Percutaneous injection of sclerosant to thrombose diseased, superficial varicose veins
                                    • Foam sclerotherapy: Sclerosant mixed with room air/carbon dioxide to create injectable foam
                                      • Can use to ablate great saphenous vein (GSV), small saphenous vein (SSV), perforating veins
                                  • Superficial veins: Lower extremity veins located superficial to fascia surrounding muscle compartments
                                    • Include innumerable venous tributaries known as collecting veins, GSV, SSV
                                  • Superficial venous insufficiency: Usually caused by primary degenerative disease of superficial vein wall
                                    • Resultant valvular dysfunction
                                      • Leads to venous reflux/venous hypertension
                                  • Venous reflux: Retrograde flow within veins in which valves fail
                                    • Clinically significant reflux in truncal veins lasts > 0.5-1.0 seconds following release of compression on muscular mass below vein

                                PREPROCEDURE

                                • Indications

                                  • Contraindications

                                    • Getting Started

                                      PROCEDURE

                                      • Procedure Steps

                                        POST PROCEDURE

                                        • Things to Do

                                          OUTCOMES

                                          • Complications

                                            • Expected Outcome

                                              Selected References

                                              1. Andrews RH et al: Ambulatory phlebectomy and sclerotherapy as tools for the treatment of varicose veins and telangiectasias. Semin Intervent Radiol. 38(2):160-6, 2021
                                              2. Masuda E et al: The 2020 appropriate use criteria for chronic lower extremity venous disease of the American Venous Forum, the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, and the Society of Interventional Radiology. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 8(4):505-25.e4, 2020
                                              3. Geersen DF et al: Phlebectomy techniques for varicose veins. Surg Clin North Am. 98(2):401-14, 2018
                                              4. Kishore R et al: A prospective study in comparison of ambulatory phlebectomy and duplex guided foam sclerotherapy in the management of varicosities with isolated perforator incompetence. indian J Surg. 78(5):356-63, 2016
                                              5. Gillet JL et al: Pathophysiology of visual disturbances occurring after foam sclerotherapy. Phlebology. 25(5):261-6, 2010
                                              6. Kundu S et al: Multi-disciplinary quality improvement guidelines for the treatment of lower extremity superficial venous insufficiency with ambulatory phlebectomy from the Society of Interventional Radiology, Cardiovascular Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, American College of Phlebology and Canadian Interventional Radiology Association. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 21(1):1-13, 2010
                                              7. Schanzer H: Endovenous ablation plus microphlebectomy/sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins: single or two-stage procedure? Vasc Endovascular Surg. 44(7):545-9, 2010
                                              8. Bunke N et al: Foam sclerotherapy: techniques and uses. Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 21(2):91-3, 2009
                                              9. Carradice D et al: Randomized clinical trial of concomitant or sequential phlebectomy after endovenous laser therapy for varicose veins. Br J Surg. 96(4):369-75, 2009
                                              10. Franz RW et al: Transilluminated powered phlebectomy surgery for varicose veins: a review of 339 consecutive patients. Ann Vasc Surg. 23(3):303-9, 2009
                                              11. Jung IM et al: Combined endovenous laser treatment and ambulatory phlebectomy for the treatment of saphenous vein incompetence. Phlebology. 23(4):172-7, 2008
                                              12. Dietzek CL: Sclerotherapy: introduction to solutions and techniques. Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 19(3):317-24, 2007
                                              13. Sadick NS et al: Combined endovascular laser plus ambulatory phlebectomy for the treatment of superficial venous incompetence: a 4-year perspective. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 9(1):9-13, 2007
                                              14. Sadick NS: Advances in the treatment of varicose veins: ambulatory phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy, endovascular laser, and radiofrequency closure. Adv Dermatol. 22:139-56, 2006
                                              15. Olivencia JA: Minimally invasive vein surgery: ambulatory phlebectomy. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol. 6(3):121-4, 2003