2004 Volume 15 Issue 4 Pages 333-338
The aim of this investigation was to assess the anxiety level in patients with varicose veins. Under local anesthesia eighty seven patients received multiple ligations of greater saphenous vein followed by sclerotherapy. Before and after operation they underwent state test anxiety inventory (STAI). State anxiety score increased on the operation determination day and operative day. After operation, state anxiety score decreased. The operation under local anesthesia is connected with high fear as well as the operation under general anesthesia.
It is possible to select the patients who are like to be unstable psychological state during an operation using STAI. These patients need the hospitalized care during the operation.
