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Valvuloplastia externa da junção safeno-femoral / External valvuloplasty of the sapheno-femoral junction
Bastos, Francisco Reis.
  • Bastos, Francisco Reis; s.af
Rev. méd. Minas Gerais ; 14(3): 171-172, jul.-set. 2004.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-576346
RESUMO
A insuficiência venosa superficial atinge 10% a 20% da população ocidental. Até pouco tempo, o principal tratamento cirúrgico era a remoção das veias varicosas, inclusive da veia safena magna que constitui o principal eixo de drenagem venosa superficial. Atualmente, há uma nova possibilidade de tratamento cirúrgico a valvuloplastia externa de junção safeno-femoral, que se caracteriza por reforço externo à parede venosa enfraquecida.
ABSTRACT
Chronic superficial venous insufficiency affects 10-20% of the population of the Western World. Until recently, the main form of surgical treatment was the removal of the varicose veins, including the main stem of the long saphenous vein. Presently, a new technique exists external valvuloplasty of the sapheno-femoral junction with a venocuff consisting of a sleeve wrapped around the incompetent valve.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Saphenous Vein / Varicose Veins / Catheterization Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. méd. Minas Gerais Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2004 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Saphenous Vein / Varicose Veins / Catheterization Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. méd. Minas Gerais Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2004 Type: Article