How Ambulatory phlebectomy is performed? The procedure is as follows:Skin incisions or needle are used to puncture a small cut as small as 1 mm. It is then used to extract veins with a phlebectomy hook. A hook is inserted into a micro-incision in the leg. A section of the vein is hooked and then removed through the incision. With this procedure, a compression bandage is worn for one week. This minimizes swelling and discomfort and allows for proper healing. Care with ambulatory phlebectomySince it is a out patient procedure with the use of local anaesthesia, patients can go back to work and normal activity after 24 hours. They are asked to keep the leg elevated and stay off their feet for the first day. Also, a support stocking is worn for one week.И что? Это надрез всего миллиметр (о каких швах вы говорите?). Возвратиться на работу можно через 24 часа после процедуры и на ногу нельзя наступать только первые 24 часа (о каких долговременных костылях вы говорите?)