Capital Region Health Park
711 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Suite 113
Latham, New York 12110

(518) 262-5149

Gary Siskin, MD
Meridith Englander, MD
Kenneth Mandato, MD
Allen Herr, MD
Gail Sansivero, ANP
Nancy Mitchell, FNP
Christopher Doti, FNP
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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