Varicose Vein Stripping in 66,577 patients in 11 years in public hospitals in São Paulo.
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
; 68(12): 1657-1662, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of varicose vein stripping in Brazil's largest city, São Paulo.METHODS:
Open and anonymous data regarding varicose vein surgeries between 2008 and 2018 were evaluated from the TabNet platform of the Municipal Health Secretary of São Paulo, Brazil.RESULTS:
Most patients were female and adults. A total of 66,577 varicose vein surgeries were performed in public hospitals and outpatient clinics in São Paulo, with a statistically significant increase for both unilateral (p=0.003) and bilateral (p<0.001) procedures. Since 2016, unilateral procedures have been performed more frequently than bilateral procedures. Most procedures were associated with same-day (54.8%) or next-day (32%) discharge. The in-hospital mortality rate was 0.0045%. The total amount reimbursed was $20,693,437.94, corresponding to a mean value of $310.82 per procedure.CONCLUSION:
Surgeries to treat chronic vein disease totaled 66,577 in 11 years, demanding $20,693,437.94 from the public health system. The majority of treated patients were female, over 40 years of age, and local residents. Procedure rates have increased over the years. The in-hospital mortality rate was very low (0.0045%).
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Assunto principal:
Varizes
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Hospitais Públicos
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil