Outcomes of surgical treatment of lower-limb chronic venous insufficiency

From 08/2004-08/2006, there were 157 patients diagnosed with lower-extremity CVI undergoing surgery  at  Medicine  and  Pharmacy  Hospital. There were more females than males (2.2/1) and the  disease  was  occupation-related.  Indications for surgery was CVI of grade II or higher. Stripping surgery in isolation or in combination with Muller procedure was highly effective and provided  good  cosmetic  results.  Surgical treatment of lower-limb CVI was associated with low  risk  of complications, good outcomes and high satisfaction of patients. Surgery should be indicated for patients with grade II or higher CVI.