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VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENTS
The Benefits
of Vein Ablation Treatment are:
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The treatment takes less than an hour and provides immediate
relief of symptoms
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Immediate return to normal activity
with little or no pain. There may be minor soreness or bruising, which can be
treated with over-the-counter pain relievers.
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No scars or stitches - because the
procedure does not require a surgical incision, just a nick in the skin, about
the size of a pencil tip.
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High success rate and low recurrence
rate compared to surgery
Ambulatory Phlebectomy - A minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat varicose veins that are not caused by saphenous vein reflux. The abnormal vein is removed through a tiny incision or incisions using a special set of tools. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, and typically takes under an hour. Recovery is rapid, and most patients do not need to interrupt regular activity after ambulatory phlebectomy.
Injection Sclerotherapy - Can also be used to treat some varicose and nearly all spider veins. An extremely fine needle is used to inject the vein with a solution which shrinks the vein.
What are varicose veins? Varicose
veins are enlarged veins that are swollen and raised above the surface
of the skin. They can be dark purple or blue, and look twisted and
bulging. Varicose veins are commonly found on the backs of the calves
or on the inside of the leg. They develop when valves in the veins that
allow blood to flow toward the heart stop working properly. As a
result, blood pools in the veins and causes them to get larger.
Who do they affect? Varicose veins affect 1 out of 2 people over age 50. They are more common in women than men. Hemorrhoids are a type of varicose vein. Spider veins are like varicose veins, but they are smaller.
How we diagnose An
interventional radiologist, a doctor specially trained in performing
minimally invasive treatments using imaging guidance, will use duplex
ultrasound to assess the venous anatomy, vein valve function, and
venous blood flow changes, which can assist in diagnosing venous
insufficiency. The doctor will map the greater saphenous vein and
examine the deep and superficial venous systems to determine if the
veins are open and to pinpoint any reflux. This will help determine if
the patient is a candidate for a minimally invasive treatment, known as
vein laser ablation.
Symptoms Reflux
within the greater saphenous vein leads to pooling in the visible
varicose veins below. People without visible varicose veins can still
have symptoms. The symptoms can arise from spider veins as well as from
varicose veins, because, in both cases, the symptoms are caused by
pressure on nerves by dilated veins. If you are a patient that experiences any of these symptoms, please call Cascade Radiology to make an appointment.
Symptoms caused by venous
insufficiency and varicose veins include:
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Aching leg pain
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Easy leg fatigue
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Leg heaviness
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Pregnancy, especially multiple pregnancies, is one of the
most common factors accelerating the worsening of varicose veins.
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Family History
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Age
In more severe cases venous
insufficiency and reflux can cause:
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Skin discolorization and ulceration
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