Varicose vein treatment

This chemical treatment of varicose veins is used for patients with varying degrees of symptoms. It is even performed in the case of so-called spider veins - telangiectasias. This procedure involves injecting a special chemical agent - sclerosant - into the affected vein, which causes inflammation in the vein. This is followed by fibrosis of the vessel walls and closure of the lumen. 

For patients with benign venous lesions, sclerosant is administered using a very fine needle. For larger diameter varicose veins, a catheter is used to administer the drug. In sclerotherapy, a Flebogrif catheter can also be used, with which the drug is applied and the internal wall of the vein is mechanically affected at the same time - this increases the effectiveness of the treatment.

The technique of performing sclerotherapy enables the precise administration of the correct dose of the drug. This has a significant impact on the effectiveness of treatment and comfort during therapy. Complete disappearance of the vein occurs after just 4-6 weeks. The patient can start conducting normal physical activity even earlier. After the treatment, however, it is recommended to wear an appropriate compression stocking to speed up recovery and prevent potential complications.

Thermal ablation is one of the most effective methods of treating varicose veins. It is based on the action of heat generated by laser light (EVLT method) or radiofrequency electromagnetic waves (EVRF). The increase in temperature in the vessel causes damage and shrinkage of the collagen fibres, resulting in the closure of the lumen of the insufficient vein. 

Both methods have many advantages. Thanks to the low invasiveness of treatments based on these technologies, the patient can return to normal activity the same day. The risk of complications, especially venous thrombosis, is also reduced. With thermal ablation, local anaesthesia is performed, which is much more beneficial to the patient's health and allows immediate start-up after the procedure. 

Varicose veins can also be closed quickly and safely for the patient by chemical ablation using a tissue adhesive (e.g. VenaSeal). The adhesive effectively closes the lumen of the vein. Due to the substance used during the procedure, this method is also sometimes referred to as varicose vein bonding. As with other minimally invasive varicose vein treatments, the tissue adhesive is inserted into the vein using a special catheter. 

The chemical ablation procedure does not leave scars. The incision through which the catheter is inserted is small. This significantly reduces the time of the procedure and the patient usually does not need to wear stockings. The biggest advantage of this method is its effectiveness and accessibility. Chemical ablation can be used in patients with varying degrees of venous insufficiency.

It is one of the minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins. It does not involve closing the lumen of the varicose veins, but removing them from the body. Nevertheless, the miniflebectomy procedure is not painful and does not leave large scars. This is possible because the varicose veins are pulled to the surface of the skin through incisions no larger than 1-2 mm. The resulting wounds usually heal spontaneously. Less frequently, single sutures are required. Local anaesthesia is used to ensure maximum patient comfort. 

The effectiveness of miniflebectomy is similar to other minimally invasive varicose vein removal methods. The procedure produces good visual and functional results very quickly.