Approximately 30 million people in the United States suffer from superficial venous insufficiency, which lead to unsightly leg skin changes. Traditionally, patients diagnosed with venous reflux would undergo painful vein stripping surgery. Now, with over 15 years of proven success for closures, patients can be treated with a minimally invasive alternative which improves outcomes and decreases pain. 98% of patients who have undergone this minimally invasive closure procedure are willing to recommend it to a friend or family member.
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 As the RF energy is delivered and the catheter is withdrawn, the vein wall is heated causing the collagen in the wall to shrink and the vein to close.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. Patients who undergo the procedure typically resume normal activities within one day.