Myth: What if I need by-pass surgery?
Varicose veins are dilated and their walls are weak. They are not suitable for arterial surgery if they are diseased because they cannot handle the high pressures of arterial circulation, as with by-pass surgery. The good news is that we have miles of vein network and a few arterial sources that can safely be used even after treatment for varicose veins.
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