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Should superficial veins be removed if someone with polycythemia rubra vera has superficial clots?
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No: The only reason for perfroming surgery on superficial veins is for cosmetic reasons. Surgical removal of a clotted vein to remove the clot only leads to more clots.
Answered 10/19/2014
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