Which surgical procedure is used to treat varicose veins?

A) stent placement
B) embolectomy
C) ligation and stripping
D) aneurysmectomy


C
Explanation: Ligation and stripping is used to treat varicose veins. A stent placement is used to treat coronary artery disease. Embolectomy is the surgical removal of an embolus. An aneurysmectomy is the surgical removal of an aneurysm.

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