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EVLT® and VNUS® Venous Closure Procedure-
Minimally Invasive Treatments For Varicose Veins
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Treatment of varicose
veins has traditionally involved surgically
removing the troublesome vein from the leg — this is called varicose
vein ligation and stripping.
Endovenous Radiofrequency Obliteration (VNUS® closure procedure)
and Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT®) are two new, less invasive
alternatives to vein stripping surgery. Instead of
removing the vein, the vein is sealed off by causing
it to collapse. Once the
diseased vein is closed, the blood flow out of the
legs is taken over by healthy veins.
Both EVLT® and VNUS® closure procedure are performed as
outpatient procedures with no overnight stay in the hospital required.
Local anesthesia is given to numb the treatment area. A very small
opening is made in the vein and a thin tube (catheter) is inserted
and threaded up into the vein (figure 1). EVLT® uses laser energy
to treat the vein while VNUS® closure uses radiofrequency (RF)
energy to close the vein. Once inside the vein, the
catheter delivers the energy to the vein walls from
the inside (figure 2) and, as
the catheter is slowly pulled back, the vein collapses
shut (figure 3). The catheter is completely removed
following the procedure and
a small bandage is placed over the catheter insertion
site. The collapsed vein is left in place.
Improvement in appearance and symptoms is generally
immediate. Elastic compression stockings may be prescribed for a
few days. There is a quicker return to normal activities with the
minimally invasive closure procedures as compared to vein stripping
surgery.
Not all people with varicose veins are candidates for EVLT® or VNUS® closure. You should see a doctor that specializes in vascular disease to determine the appropriate treatment for your particular condition. Drs Mureebe, Karwowski, Morrissey and Nowygrod perform the EVLT® and VNUS® closure procedure treatment of varicose veins. To make an appointment with Dr Mureebe, Karwowski, Morrissey or Dr Nowygrod.
click here.
For more information on EVLT® and VNUS® closure visit their
company websites at www.vnus.com and www.evlt.com. |
