Introduction:
At Arizona Vein and Vascular Center, we are pleased to offer the VNUS Closure® procedure, in addition to other treatment modalities for
comprehensive management of vein disease. The Closure procedure is a minimally invasive treatment alternative for patients with a condition
known as superficial venous reflux, which often results in varicose veins and other painful symptoms. Varicose veins are known for their
distinctive blue color and bulging appearance under the skin. They afflict an estimated 10%-20% of the adult population. In the United States,
that translates into 20-25 million people, the majority of whom are women.
About Venous Disease:
Understanding Superficial Venous Reflux
Your legs are made up of a network of veins. Healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close to assist the return of blood back to the
heart. Venous reflux disease develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to the heart become damaged or diseased.
This can cause blood to pool in your legs and lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, swollen limbs, leg heaviness and fatigue, skin changes
and skin ulcers, and varicose veins.
The Closure® Procedure:
The VNUS® Closure procedure, an alternative treatment option to traditional vein stripping surgery, brings state-of-the-art technology to an age-old disease.
The Closure procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Using ultrasound, your physician will position the Closure catheter into the diseased vein, through
a small opening in the skin. The tiny catheter delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall. As the RF energy is delivered and the catheter is
withdrawn, the vein wall is heated, causing the collagen in the wall to shrink and the vein to close. Once the diseased vein is closed, blood is re-routed to
other healthy veins.
Following the procedure, a simple bandage is placed over the insertion site, and additional compression may be provided to aid healing. Your doctor may encourage
you to walk, and to refrain from extended standing and strenuous activities for a period of time.
Patients who undergo the Closure procedure typically resume normal activities within a day.
Highlights of the Closure® Procedure:
Relief of symptoms
Resume normal activity within a day
Outpatient procedure
Local or general anesthesia
Good cosmetic outcome with minimal to no scarring, bruising or swelling
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