Win Over Varicose

Win Over Varicose
Win Over Varicose

Other Treatments for Varicose Veins

These options include the following:

Other Treatment for varicose veins

References:
1. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Jul 30;(7):CD005624.
2. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Apr;43(4):541-547.
3. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/varicose-veins/treatment/
4. http://www.circulationfoundation.org.uk/help-advice/veins/varicose-veins-endovenous-laser-therapy
5. J Vasc Surg. 2009 Jan;49(1):230-9. 

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These options include the following:

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Surgery

Surgery

When the varicose veins are large, surgery may be needed. This is usually done in an operation theater and requires general anesthesia. When surgery is performed to treat varicose veins in both legs, the patient may be required to stay in the hospital for a day and recovery time is longer compared to that in other minimally invasive procedures such as Adhesive Treatment, RFA etc.1
Vein stripping and ligation

Vein stripping and ligation

In this procedure, one incision (cut) is made near the patient’s groin at the top of the affected vein. Another cut is made down the leg, either at the ankle or the knee. The top of the vein is tied off and sealed. After this, a thin wire is threaded through the bottom of the vein, and the affected vein is pulled out. This procedure may sometimes give rise to bruising, pain, and bleeding. After surgery, most patients may take a long time to recover before going back to work or resuming their daily activities . It is advisable to wear compression stockings during recovery.2
Foam sclerotherapy

Foam sclerotherapy

In this procedure, a foam solution is injected into the affected veins. It causes irritation and scarring of the vein and eventually closes the vein. This procedure is used to treat large varicose veins.

Phlebectomy

Phlebectomy

In this procedure, the specialist uses an endoscopic transilluminator (special light), which is inserted through small cuts so that the specialist can see which vein needs to be taken out. The affected veins are cut and removed with a suction device. It may be done alone or with vein stripping. After this procedure, the patient may experience some bleeding and bruising.3
Endovenous Laser Ablation Therapy

Endovenous Laser Ablation Therapy (EVLA)

Endovenous laser ablation is a new technique by which varicose veins are treated without surgery. Instead of tying and removing the affected veins, the laser is used to heat them. The laser is a highly focused beam of light that damages the vein and forms scar tissue. This scar tissue destroys the abnormal veins. This procedure can be carried out at the specialist’s clinic rather than an operating theater . The recovery time is shorter, and it is more effective compared to vein surgery.4

References:
1. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Jul 30;(7):CD005624.
2. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Apr;43(4):541-547.
3. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/varicose-veins/treatment/
4. http://www.circulationfoundation.org.uk/help-advice/veins/varicose-veins-endovenous-laser-therapy
5. J Vasc Surg. 2009 Jan;49(1):230-9. 

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Adhesive Treatment

ADHESIVE TREATMENT

Make an informed decision.
Learn about the different minimally
invasive treatment options.

Clinic Locator

CLINIC LOCATOR

Finding a vein specialist is the first
step towards getting better,
let us help you find one

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