Lymphatic complications are minor complications after varicose vein surgery. The frequency of lymphatic complications following on operation on varicose veins is very rarely discussed in literature. Patients, method: We investigated their frequency in a prospective study. Results: Between January 2004 and December 2005 in the cases of 3565 varicose vein operations we found 345 or 9.7% lymphatic complications, A. 123 cysts (3.4%), 24 fistulas (0.7%), 7 lymphorrhoe (0.2%) and 5 lymphoedema (0.14%). Conclusion: Lymphoedemo is the only long-lasting complication of the varicose vein surgery.
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Univ Sao Paulo FMRP USP, Div Vasc & Endovasc Surg, Dept Surg & Anat, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, BrazilUniv Sao Paulo FMRP USP, Div Vasc & Endovasc Surg, Dept Surg & Anat, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Alves Dezotti, Nei Rodrigues
Joviliano, Edwaldo Edner
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Joviliano, Edwaldo Edner
Moriya, Takachi
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