VEIN BIOPSY - A NEW INDICATION FOR MULLERS PHLEBECTOMY

BACKGROUND. Histology can be essential for certain diagnoses. In venous diseases, especially in some syndromes and angiodysplasia, a vein biopsy can be helpful as well. OBJECTIVE. TO describe an easy method of vein biopsy. METHOD. In Muller's phlebectomy, a micro incision is made in the skin overlining the vein. The vein is hooked with a special hook. Skin is closed with a steristrip. RESULTS. Muller's phlebectomy turned out to be an excellent method for harvesting material from veins. CONCLUSIONS. With the described method it is possible to harvest enough material for histologic diagnosis with little or no discomfort to the patient and excellent cosmesis.