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What No One Tells You About Varicose Vein Removal

by slamdot | Jul 10, 2015 | Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Vein Treatments

In the olden days, vein stripping was a common treatment for varicose veins. A wire was inserted into the vein at the groin and passed through the diseased vein where it was attached to the opposite end down near the lower part of the leg. The wire was then pulled...

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