<unk>  is a surgical procedure done under general or local anaesthetic to aid in the treatment of varicose<unk> s and other manifestations of chronic venous disease. The<unk>  "stripped" (pulled out from under the skin using minimal incisions) is usually the great saphenous<unk> . The surgery involves making incisions (usually the groin and medial thigh), followed by insertion of a special metal or plastic wire into the<unk> . The<unk>  is attached to the wire and then pulled out from the body. The incisions are stitched up and pressure dressings are often applied to the area. An overnight hospital stay is sometimes required, although some clinics may do it as a day surgery procedure. Patients may be advised to avoid physical activity for days or weeks. A pressure bandage, followed by elastic stockings, is a common recovery prescription. __TOC__
Vein stripping
Vascular bypass
Electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing
Femoropopliteal bypass
Angioplasty
Revascularization
Endovenous laser treatment
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