The VNUS 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and the catheter is withdrawn, the vein wall is heated,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.
VNUS Closure 3-Step Process
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