Surgery for varicose veins is contraindicated by even stripping in
High-Yield Explanation
DVT is a contraindication for the treatment of varicose veins Varicose vein surgery should be never attempted in a case where DVT exists along with varicose veins, because in these cases, superficial veins are the only valved venous pathway and excising them will only aggravate the condition Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1836