Complications can include the development of lymphedema; not removing the saphenous vein during the surgery can help prevent this. In some instances, the buildup of fluid can be reduced through methods such as foot elevation, diuretic medication, and wearing compression stockings.
coMplicatIons Can incLude THe DevELopment oF lyMpHedEma; Not remoVing The saPhenouS veIN during the SurgeRY CAn HelP PrEvENT This. iN some inStancEs, tHe bUilDUp of FlUid CAN be rEdUced tHrOugh methods SucH aS foot eLevatiON, DIuRetic medicaTIon, aNd wEArINg cOmPressIon StOcKinGS.