TriVex based transilluminated powered phlebectomy staged management for lower limb vein ulcers

VernacularTitle:以TriVex旋切术为中心的三阶段疗法治疗下肢静脉性溃疡的临床疗效观察
Author: Zhongfu WANG ; Yu ZHAO ; Xuehu WANG ; Mao ZHANG ; Fenghe LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Varicose ulcer; Vascular surgical procedures; TriVex system; Transilluminated powered phlebectomy
From: Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2014;29(4):257-260
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate TriVex based transilluminated powered phlebectomy (TIPP)three-stage management for lower limb venous ulcers.Methods This retrospective study included 86 patients with 103 diseased limbs treated in our hospital from October 2005 to July 2013.All received TriVex TIPP three-stage management.Results After therapy there was no acute cellulitis,skin necrosis nor lower limb deep venous thrombosis.There were 2 cases of subcutaneous ecchymosis,1 case of subcutaneous hematoma,1 case of skin abnormal sensation and 1 case of subcutaneous induration.Ulcers healed within one month postoperation in all cases,while skin abnomalities were alleviated with no ulcer recurrence during the follow-up ranging from 4 to 48 months.Conclusions TriVex TIPP centered threestage management is a good option for lower limb venous ulcer,with shortened healing time,low recurrence rate.