Study of early complications of great saphenous vein stripping in varicose veins surgery

Authors

  • Ali Kafa Tishreen University
  • Ghanem Ahmad Tishreen University
  • Shaker Abdullah Tishreen University

Abstract

Aim: Study of early complications of great saphenous vein stripping, and determine the methods and techniques that limit or reduce the occurrence of these complications.

Methods: A prospective study of 94 patients, who underwent stripping of great saphenous vein (unilateral), their early complications were identified, and they were followed up immediately after surgery and for a month after surgery.

Results: The study sample included 94 patients, The percentage of females was (69.1%) and the percentage of males was (30.1%), where the ratio of females to males is (2.2:1).

Minor complications occurred in 20 patients, including hematoma (7.4%), sepsis (13.8%), saphenous nerve injury (6.3%), and lymphatic drainage (3.1%).

One case of deep vein thrombosis occurred as a major complication (1%).

Conclusion: The operation of great saphenous vein stripping is associated with a significant proportion of minor complications; major complications are rare but serious.

Author Biographies

  • Ali Kafa, Tishreen University

    Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Department of surgery, Faculty of Medicine

  • Ghanem Ahmad, Tishreen University

    Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Department of surgery, Faculty of Medicine

  • Shaker Abdullah, Tishreen University

    Postgraduate student, Department of surgery, Faculty of Medicine

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Published

2022-01-17

How to Cite

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Study of early complications of great saphenous vein stripping in varicose veins surgery. Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2022 Jan. 17 [cited 2026 Oct. 31];43(6):285-90. Available from: https://journal.latakia-univ.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/11556