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INTERmedic’s unique varicose vein treatment alternative
What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are permanent swellings of the superficial leg veins as a result of malfunctioning valves in the leg veins. These valves open to allow blood to flow upwards towards the heart and close to prevent flow the opposite way. If they fail to close properly, pressure in the veins increases, causing them to swell and the blood to stagnate. This is how those tortuous pathways develop, causing not only unaesthetic effects, but pain and other medical complications. Where do varicose veins come from? There are several reasons for venous malfunctions of this kind. In many cases family predisposition plays a role in the development of vein problems. Other causes are overweight or hormonal changes such as pregnancy or the menopause. Varicose veins may also result from professional activities mainly performed while seated or standing up. How can varicose veins be treated? Varicose veins are conventionally removed by means of surgical procedures. These procedures, known as saphenectomy and/or phlebectomy, are invasive interventions which have to be carried out in hospital and immobilize the patient for several days. A gentle, effective and minimally invasive alternative to the conventional method is MULTIDIODE ENDO™ laser treatment. The latter is an ambulatory procedure under local anesthesia with no patient downtime. INTERmedic’s endovenous treatment approach A very fine, flexible laser fiber is inserted directly into the malfunctioning vein under local anesthesia. No large cut is necessary for the insertion, merely a small incision of 2-3 mm as an entry point. The fiber is guided under visual control (ultrasound or trans-illumination) to the optimal treatment position. After positioning the fiber, the MULTIDIODE ENDO™ laser is activated for energy pulses of 4-5 seconds while the fiber is slowly being withdrawn. The laser energy applied occludes the treated vein which consequently shrinks, resulting in disappearance of the varicose veins. The patient suffers no pain during or after the intervention and is able to resume his daily activities immediately afterwards. Neither hospitalization, nor bed confinement are required. Side effects such as thrombosis, bruising, paresthesia or skin lesions have not been reported. There are however some general exemption criteria for this method of treatment. They are:
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