Definition:

Varicose veins are large, ropy, and twisting blue vessels which appear in the skin anywhere from the thigh to the foot. They are most often the result of leaking and incompetent valves in the superficial saphenous veins.
These abnormal valves allow blood to flow retrograde back down the legs and into all of the skin veins. The repeated reflux causes high vein pressures, resulting in veins which enlarge and twist over time. Leg pain associated with varicose veins is usually due to sweeling of the veins and of the surrounding tissues.
Phlebitis develops wh en one or more of these veins develop a blood clot, usually when the patient is inactive. A painful and red lump where varicose veins are located is nearly always a sign of phlebitis.
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Definition, Diagnosis, Treatment


 

DIAGNOSIS:

Varicose Veins

Diagnosis of vein abnormalities can be difficult and requires special expertise. A well trained vascular ultrasonographer must perform the diagnostic ultra- sound evaluation of every major leg vein in our patients. Our sonographers have many years of experience, and are able to identify the cause of vein inco
Varicose Veins
mpetence in all of our patients. Our doctors perform the physical examinations, and then correlate symptoms, physical examination findings, and the ultrasound analysis to make the proper diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
 
Treatment:
Endovenous Ablation

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The treatments to eliminate varicose veins and all vein abnormalities have improved dramatically in the past 6 years. The abnormal saphenous vein, which causes most of the difficulties, is eliminated by modern laser or radio-frequency methods. These methods have proven far superior to the old stripping and ligation operations. Endovenous ablation is performed by placing a laser fiber or radio-frequency catheter inside the abnormal saphenous vein. As energy is applied, the heat destroys the vein lining, causing the vein to shrink and scar to a small cord. Blood flow through the abnormal vein is halted almost instantly at the time of treatment, and the skin vein blood flow is diverted to the deeper and completely normal veins. Vein pressure is relieved in all leg veins, allowing abnormal veins to dry up and preventing future varicosities and other symptoms. We perform these procedures with our patients mildly sedated so that very little pain is associated with our operations.Our surgeons perform the endovenous ablation operations between 40 to 50 times each week, and have one of the largest experiences with this procedure in the U.S. Our surgical team has performed over 8000 such procedures, and helped pioneer some of this modern technology.

 
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Treatment using Micro Phlebectomy