Vein stripping
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title:
Vein stripping
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Vein stripping is a surgical procedure done under general or local anaesthetic to aid in the treatment of varicose veins and other manifestations of chronic venous disease. The vein "stripped" is usually the great saphenous vein. The surgery involves making incisions, followed by insertion of a special metal or plastic wire into the vein. The vein 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 over
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Surgical procedure
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vein_stripping
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2022-04-20T21:42:35Z
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