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Small saphenous vein crossectomy, Step by step
- Place patient in prone position
- Make a transverse incision of approximately 3cm just at the insertion site of the saphenous vein into the popliteal vein
- Subcutaneous dissection
- Opening of the investing fascia
- Beware of the sural nerve which runs along the small saphenous vein
- Identification of the small saphenous vein and its insertion into the popliteal vein
- Ligate all side branches
- Ligate and remove about 2 cm of small saphenous vein
- Close fascia
- Skin closure
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