| Patient satisfaction after ambulatory phlebectomy of varicose veins in the foot. | |
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PMID: 12460298 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Ambulatory phlebectomy is an accepted therapy for varicose veins of the ankle and foot region. Although most phlebologists regard this therapy highly, little is known about patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVE: To investigate patient satisfaction and complaints as reported by the patient after ambulatory phlebectomy for varicose veins in the ankle and foot region. METHODS: A questionnaire was taken from patients who received ambulatory phlebectomy for varicose veins of the ankle and foot region between 1996 and 2000. RESULTS: According to the results of the questionnaire, 50% of the patient population was not completely satisfied, mostly because of persisting pain, reported discoloration, and perceived recurrence. CONCLUSION: The most important factors that influence patient satisfaction are discoloration, persistent pain, and the perception of varices after surgery. To avoid misunderstandings and/or disappointments, attention should be given to patient information before and after surgery. |
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Authors:
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Kees-Peter de Roos; Fred Nieman; H A Martino Neumann |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] Volume: 28 ISSN: 1076-0512 ISO Abbreviation: Dermatol Surg Publication Date: 2002 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-12-03 Completed Date: 2003-02-12 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504371 Medline TA: Dermatol Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1027-30; discussion 1030 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Dermatology, Ziekenhuis Bernhoven, Veghel, The Netherlands. kpdr@wish.net |
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Adult Aged Ambulatory Surgical Procedures* Female Follow-Up Studies Foot / blood supply* Humans Male Middle Aged Patient Satisfaction Postoperative Complications Recurrence Varicose Veins / surgery* Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods |
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