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DVT After Sapphenous Vein Removal
asked 1 year ago by lpncyn in Saint Joseph, MO
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: thighs, ankles, deep vein thrombosis, removal
> 1 year ago i had a right sapphenous vein removed and have had more problems than initially. 2 dvt'S with a day or 2 and on coumadin for 8 months or so, now anemic, and my right hand and foot are like ice and my left are not. I have discomfort from my inner upper thigh to my ankle. What type of physician should I see? I am worried abot circulation and stroke. What was odd is that other had said they had their done in sessions mine was in one visit. please help. anyone.
7 answers to DVT After Sapphenous Vein Removal
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Vein Treatment
See a vascular surgeon for an assessment so they can determine the integrity of the circulation.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Severe Complications after Vein Stripping
Sorry to hear of your condition. Unfortunately, your history is not complete nor typical for any one condition. You need a full work up.
I would start with a blood doctor / Hematologist who needs to work up your anemia as well as the reason for the DVT. It could be related to medications you take, a familial propensity to clot but could be caused by several autoimmune disorders and rarely even an early form of cancer. Once the work up is completed, I would return, if needed to the...
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Cold hands and feet
i would see a hematologist for the recurrent dvts and a hypercoaguablity workup.
i would see a vascular surgeon who specializes in arterial disease for the hands and feet.
An ultrasound of the arteries in arms and legs may be a good starting point for a workup of the dvt and cold hands and feet.
a colonoscopy and egd may be included in anemia workup.
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Vascular Surgeon and Hematologist for further investigation
I am sorry to hear of your issues after the procedure. You were not specfic about what was done-- stripping? endvenous ablation? or Sclerotherapy of the saphenous vein? While all these procedures carry with it the risk of deep vein thrombosis, the risk is low, especially when the procedure is done by a qualified vein specialist. In my office, we perform endovenous ablation only one leg at a time (waiting three weeks between treatments). Our procedures are...
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Margaret Mann, MD
Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
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Deep Venous Thrombosis
You need full evaluation ASAP by a Vasular Surgeon and a Hematologist. With our familyPhysician involved.
Afull work up of your anemia should be investigatedIncluding Colonoscopy.
A full visualization of the venou and arterial systems as well
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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The Right Surgeon For You
Hello, I have a couple of question for you. Where did you go to have the procedure done? Did you check the credential of the doctor before you signed up for this procedure? It is very important to do a background check before any surgery to make sure that your physician is properly trained. You should consult immediately a vascular surgeon.
Victoria Karlinsky, MD
Manhattan General Surgeon
Manhattan General Surgeon