Albany Medical Center
47 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 262-5149
Fax: (518) 262-4210

Christopher Doti, FNP
Meridith Englander, MD
Allen Herr, MD
Lawrence Keating, MD
Kenneth Mandato, MD
Nancy Mitchell, FNP
Laura Reutzel, FNP
Gail Sansivero, MS, ANP
Gary Siskin, MD
Sharon Ryan, LPN

Discharge Phlebectomy

POST-PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS: PHLEBECTOMY

You have just undergone a procedure to remove small varicose veins from your legs.  During this procedure, a small incision was made in the leg and the vein was removed.

1. You will have a compression stocking on when you leave the office. Wear your stocking for the first 24 hours after your procedure and then each day when you are awake for a month.  You may take it off to sleep and shower. 
   
   
2. You will have a small dressing at the insertion site with steri-strips in place.  You may remove the dressing at your first shower.  Leave the steri-strips in place. The steri-strips may begin to come loose after 5-7 days.  If they begin to curl and come off, you may take them off.
   
   
3. You may have some discomfort following your procedure. Some people find it helpful to take a day or two off of work, although we expect you to be able to resume all your pre-procedure activities (including work) the following day, if necessary. If you are having extreme discomfort, bleeding or fever; call the office immediately at (518) 262-5149.  After hours, call (518) 262-3125 and ask to speak with the interventional radiologist on call.
   
   
4. We would like you to continue to keep moving and maintain a normal level of activity. Walking twice daily for 20 minutes is encouraged and promotes speedy healing.
   
   
5. Please feel free to call the office at (518)-262-5149 if you have any questions. After hours, call (518) 262-3125 and ask to speak with the interventional radiologist on call.

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