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Update on venous procedures performed in the office setting.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19190036     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Treatment for chronic venous disease has evolved from hospital-based surgical procedures to minimally invasive office-based office procedures that provide shorter recovery periods, less postprocedural discomfort, and quicker return to normal activities. A specialty venous clinic, separate from the arterial practice, with a specialized professional health care team, provides a comfortable setting in which patients can have access to the most up-to-date treatment options. Sclerotherapy treatment for telangectasias, reticular veins, tributary varicosities, insufficient truncal veins, and incompetent perforating veins is a common therapy that is well suited for the office setting. Most office-based minimally invasive venous procedures require little or no sedation. Tumescent anesthesia is safe and effective for ambulatory phlebectomy and endovenous ablation procedures. A calm, inviting atmosphere, confident and professional health care team, and prompt access to care will improve patient satisfaction and result in a successful, growing venous practice.
Authors:
Sandra C Carr
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2009-02-03
Journal Detail:
Title:  Perspectives in vascular surgery and endovascular therapy     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1531-0035     ISO Abbreviation:  Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther     Publication Date:  2009 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-04-21     Completed Date:  2009-06-19     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100970607     Medline TA:  Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  21-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Wisconsin Heart and Vascular Institute, Comprehensive Vein Care Center, Madison, WI 53713, USA. scarr@wiheart.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Ambulatory Surgical Procedures*
Anesthesia / methods
Humans
Laser Therapy
Patient Care Team
Patient Satisfaction
Quality of Health Care*
Sclerotherapy
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects,  organization & administration
Veins / surgery*
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 2009 Mar;21(1):27-8   [PMID:  19380389 ]

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