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The purpose of vein ligation and stripping is to reduce the number and size of varicose veins that cannot be treated or closed by other measures.
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What is vein ligation and stripping?
Vein ligation and stripping is a surgical approach to the treatment of varicose veins.
Can a graft surgery be performed to increase circulation in the legs?
No. To improved circulation in the legs you can be given clot dissolver and you wear TEDS or undergo vein stripping and ligation.
2009 cpt code for short saphenous vein stripping right leg?
cpt code for short saphenous vein stripping right leg
What is the correct code for ligation and stripping of varicose veins in the lower limb?
38.59
What is varicose vein stripping?
They make a small incision into the leg (and vein), insert a special tool through the vein, and then peel it out.
What are the CPT codes for ligation of long saphenous veins?
Ligation and division of long saphenous vein is 37700
What is the CPT code for ligation of a common iliac vein?
37660
What options are available for getting rid of Varicose Veins?
There are various treatments available for varicose veins. Multiple options include Sclerotherapy,Laser Surgery,Endovenous Techniques ,Surgical Ligation and Stripping and Ambulatory Phlebectomy. According to Web MD the most common type of varicose vein treatment is the Sclerotherapy procedure.
What is the stripping of varicose veins?
A flexible wire is inserted through one end and extended to the other. The wire is then withdrawn, pulling the vein out with it. This is called "stripping" and is the most common method to remove superficial varicose veins.
What is the purpose of a vein on a leaf?
The purpose of the veins of a leaf is to hold nutrient and carry out the role of photosynthesis.
Why is the internal jugular vein sometimes ligated as a result of middle ear infection?
that is because a patient with middle ear infection can have what is called mastoiditis, which is spread of the bacteria to the bone behind the ear. this gets inflamed and further leads in a small percentage of patients to inflammation and irritation of the vein passing by it(sigmoid vein). this can precipitate clot formation in this vein and this is called sigmoid vein thrombosis. as a result the clot might spread down to the internal jugular vien where ligation might be needed
What is the purpose of tourniquet application in venipuncture?
to obtain blood from the vein for diferrent purposes.
