Study of Safety and Effectiveness of Traditional Surgery Along With Conservative Interventions in the Treatment of Varicose Veins

Background and Objectives: To assess the safety and effectiveness of traditional surgery with conservative interventions in the treatment of varicose veins. Methods a consecutive series of 31 patients (35 limbs) who came to surgical opd with a provisional diagnosis of primary varicose veins was taken up for traditional surgery (long saphenous vein stripping with or without,short saphenous vein stripping, along with surgery for incompetent perforators) with conservative interventions. Results: in our study men were affected more than women, none of the patients had any major post -operative complications, minor complications occurred in 37% of cases. After 2 year follow up none of them had any recurrences. Conclusions: traditional surgeryalong with conservative interventionsis still safe, effective and economical ,when done by or under surgeons experienced in varicose veins surgery. Further Postoperative conservative interventions might help in prevention of recurrences,