Varicose Vein Treatment

Indications for treatment:

• Appearance
• Pain: Aching, Burning, Heaviness
• Swelling: Foot, Ankle, Leg
• Dermatitis: Focal, Extensive
• Lipodermatosclerosis
• Ulceration: Present or Healed
• Superficial Thrombophlebitis
• External Bleed

Disease process:

• Nonfunctional, incompetent valves of various sizes
• Leads to the pooling of blood and dilation of veins in lower extremities
• Disease manifestation depends on the size of vein involve

Treatment options:

• Conservative therapy
• Sclerotherapy
• Surgical excision
• Endovenous Laser Ablation
  *Alone or in combination

Endovenous Laser Treatment

What to expect:

• History and Physical
• Ultrasound
• Confirms clinical diagnosis
• Helps to determine the best treatment pathway
• Usually not required in the work-up of spider veins
• 45 minute outpatient procedure.
• Outpatient setting
• Ultrasound guided fiber placement
• Local anesthesia
• Ultrasound used to confirm closure of vein
• Minimal discomfort during the procedure

Results:

• Almost all resume all activity < 24 hr.
• 95% elimination of pain and fatigue
• 7/8 without edema
• Minimal patient discomfort
• Minimal complication
• 95% Efficacy
• All patients would recommend procedure to a friend

Modesto Interventional Radiology:

• A treatment plan is designed specifically to suit your goals
• Comprehensive approach
• Minimally invasive technique
• Shortest recovery time possible
• Strive for best results with minimal risk

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