Surgical treatment of saphenous varices, with preservation of the main great saphenous trunk John Large, F.R.C.S. (Edin.) Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 2, Issue 6, Pages 886-891 (November 1985) DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(85)90139-9 Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Thigh and upper leg with indelible marks placed over points appropriate for stab wounds. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1985 2, 886-891DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(85)90139-9) Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Varices are teased out through small stab wounds over previously placed markers. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1985 2, 886-891DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(85)90139-9) Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Segment of avulsed greater saphenous vein with varices. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1985 2, 886-891DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(85)90139-9) Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 Histogram of results reported by observers and patients. Observer judgment was clearly more severe than patients' assessment. FT indicates patients who received further treatment. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1985 2, 886-891DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(85)90139-9) Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions