Will I need to take antibiotics after my Microphlebectomy procedure?

Is the risk of infection very high?

Answers from doctors (7)


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on May 10, 2018

The risk of infections is very low with this procedure which is best done in an office setting under local anesthesia. I have my patients take an antibiotic prior to the procedure and for a couple days after and have not had any infections. Procedures done in the hospital OR have a higher risk of infection as there are so many different surgeries done there.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

The risk of infections is very low with this procedure which is best done in an office setting under local anesthesia. I have my patients take an antibiotic prior to the procedure and for a couple days after and have not had any infections. Procedures done in the hospital OR have a higher risk of infection as there are so many different surgeries done there.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 03, 2010

Microphlebectomy is a clean, sterile procedure and antibiotics are not necessary. The infection risk is almost 0.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Microphlebectomy is a clean, sterile procedure and antibiotics are not necessary. The infection risk is almost 0.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center Houston

Published on Feb 11, 2010

The infection risk is very low. Microphlebectomy is performed with needle size cuts on the skin. Antibiotics are usually prescribed to further decrease the risk of infection

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Answered by Vein Center Houston

The infection risk is very low. Microphlebectomy is performed with needle size cuts on the skin. Antibiotics are usually prescribed to further decrease the risk of infection

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Feb 10, 2010

The procedure is done under strict sterile conditions. Routine use of antibiotics is not necessary.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

The procedure is done under strict sterile conditions. Routine use of antibiotics is not necessary.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Feb 10, 2010

Generally I do not give patients antibiotics with these procedures, and have had no significant problems with infections (over 600 cases)

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Generally I do not give patients antibiotics with these procedures, and have had no significant problems with infections (over 600 cases)

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Feb 10, 2010

The risk of infection is very low. There is no need for you to take antibiotics unless you do develop an infection, again, that risk is very low.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

The risk of infection is very low. There is no need for you to take antibiotics unless you do develop an infection, again, that risk is very low.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Feb 10, 2010

The risk of infection is less than 1%, therefore I do not prescribe post procedure antibiotics.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

The risk of infection is less than 1%, therefore I do not prescribe post procedure antibiotics.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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