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Diffuse phlegmonous phlebitis after endovenous laser treatment of the greater saphenous vein  Karin M. Dunst, MD, Georg M. Huemer, MD, Wolfgang Wayand,

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1 Diffuse phlegmonous phlebitis after endovenous laser treatment of the greater saphenous vein 
Karin M. Dunst, MD, Georg M. Huemer, MD, Wolfgang Wayand, MD, Andreas Shamiyeh, MD  Journal of Vascular Surgery  Volume 43, Issue 5, Pages (May 2006) DOI: /j.jvs Copyright © 2006 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions

2 Fig 1 A, Painful swelling of the leg, with spontaneous rupture of blisters and signs of diffuse infection, 6 days after endovenous laser treatment. B, On digital compression, pus could be expressed from previous stab incisions. C, Five incisions were necessary for radical débridement. Silicon tubes were generously placed for sufficient drainage. Journal of Vascular Surgery  , DOI: ( /j.jvs ) Copyright © 2006 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions

3 Fig 2 Appearance of the leg at 1-year follow-up. All incisions were completely closed and there was no recurrence of venous insufficiency. Journal of Vascular Surgery  , DOI: ( /j.jvs ) Copyright © 2006 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions


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