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Does the loss of the saphenous vein pose any problems to the circulatory system?

April 26, 2017circulatory system loss pose problems saphenous Vein

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Does the loss of the saphenous vein pose any problems to the circulatory system?

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A. No. Veins are not responsible for blood flow to the legs but away from the legs and back to the heart. When a varicose vein is ablated or removed the blood flow will simply be diverted through other healthy veins.