Does VNUS Closure work?

Does VNUS Closure work?

81% of VNUS Closure patients returned to normal activities within one day compared to 47% of vein stripping patients. VNUS Closure patients returned to work more than one week sooner than vein stripping patients.

How much does VNUS Closure procedure cost?

The approximate cost of the VNUS procedure is around $750 per catheter. The total cost will depend on the number of catheters required, based on the size of the vein to be treated. Cost will also vary based on the location of the doctor.

What do I do after VNUS Closure?

Many patients can resume normal activities within 1-2 days after the VNUS Closure procedure. For a few weeks following the treatment, you should being a regular walking regimen and refrain from very strenuous activities (heavy lifting, for example) or prolonged periods of standing.

Can I wear knee high compression socks after vein ablation?

Because of the risk of foot swelling with higher compression grades, these stockings are usually only available in 15-20mm Hg or less compression. This makes them ideal after cosmetic spider vein treatment but not for post procedure use after endovenous ablation or phlebectomy.

How long do legs ache after vein ablation?

Inflammatory changes around the vein called superficial phlebitis will show as reddening of the skin, and minor local pain and tenderness. The inflammatory changes may start 7–21 days after the procedure and may last for up to 10 days.

How many saphenous veins do you have?

It starts from two veins in the foot and runs up the leg. Aside from the large saphenous vein, the small saphenous vein is one of the leg’s major venous blood vessels. The small saphenous vein is also known as the lesser saphenous vein.

Do compression socks help varicose veins?

Compression stockings help relieve the symptoms of varicose veins. They improve circulation and are a mainstay of treatment for varicose veins that are causing symptoms. (Mild varicose veins that are not causing symptoms don’t need treatment.) Compression stockings are tightest at the foot.

What is VNUS closure for varicose veins?

The VNUS Closure procedure has become a useful alternative method for the treatment of varicose veins. Vein Closure can usually be used to treat those patients who would have previously been treated by vein stripping.

What are the risks of a VNUS closure?

You have borderline reflux in the vein but if you have symptoms, VNUS closure will likely benefit you. Very few risks occur in a healthy, normal person. That said, this is a discussion for you and your MD.

What is the difference between a GSV and a VNUS catheter?

The GSV runs from the groin to the ankle. Electrical energy is applied to the catheter electrode in order to heat the vein wall and shrink the vein closed. The VNUS catheter is placed inside of the greater saphenous vein usually below the knee.

What are the risks of venous closure?

The risks of venous closure are minimum, but there is some post-procedure pain, swelling and even numbness. There are other risks, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), but they are very infrequent. .66 sec is not at all significant reflux. If there’s no pain or swelling, then the VNUS closure procedure is not needed.