Substitute popliteal vein valve operation for primary deep vein insufficiency of lower limbs / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the clinical value of substitute popliteal vein valve operation (SPVSO) for primary lower limb deep vein insufficiency(DVIS). Methods The clinical data of 859 cases(907 legs) of DVIS who underwent SPVSO in the past 10 years in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively. Results Symptoms of edema and fatigue distinctly reduced or disappeared after the operation.Pigmentation in the lower portion of the leg began to disappear in 1 week, and nearly or totally disappeared within 2 weeks after the operation.Ulcer in the lower portion of the leg recovered three weeks after the operation. Patients were followed up for 6 to 120 months. The effective rate within 60 months was 96.8%, and the effective rate over 60 months was 87.2%. Conclusions The curative effect of SPVSO on primary deep vein insufficiency of lower extremity is definite and it is worthy to be clinical practice.