Common Peroneal Nerve Injury Related to Small Saphenous Vein Surgery: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature

Sebastiano Mura; Fabrizio De Biasio; Nicola Zingaretti; Anna Scalise; Pier Camillo Parodi

doi:10.1159/000509683

Common Peroneal Nerve Injury Related to Small Saphenous Vein Surgery: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature

Case Rep Neurol. 2021 Jan 21;13(1):24-30. doi: 10.1159/000509683. eCollection 2021 Jan-Apr.

Authors

Sebastiano Mura¹, Fabrizio De Biasio¹, Nicola Zingaretti¹, Anna Scalise², Pier Camillo Parodi¹

Affiliations

¹ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Medical Area, Academic Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy.
² Clinical Neurology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Academic Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy.

Abstract

Although iatrogenic damage is less often involved, deep nerve injuries are reported especially as a result of small saphenous vein (SSV) dissection. Complete or partial division of the common peroneal nerve (CPN) during varicose vein operations causes substantial and serious disability. Most CPN injuries recover spontaneously; nonetheless, some require nerve surgery. Treatment depends on the nature of CPN injury. This report chronicles 2 instances of CPN injury after SSV surgery, addressing treatment strategies and therapeutic gains. The pertinent literature is also reviewed.

Keywords: Common peroneal neuropathy; Iatrogenic diseases; Nerve tissue regeneration; Regenerative medicine; Varicose veins.

Publication types

Case Reports