VNUS - Varicose Veins — Colorado Cardiovascular Surgical Associates, P.C.

Varicose Vein Treatments
To determine if the valves in the vein are damaged and not working properly, a painless non-invasive ultrasound test is performed. With the ultra sound device the physician can watch the direction of the blood flow and see if the valves are allowing 'reflux' or backflow indicating a damaged valve. Once the cause of the varicose vein is determined, then a proper course of treatment can be prescribed.

The Closure® Procedure
VNUS Closure® is a clinically proven, minimally invasive procedure that treats varicose veins and their underlying cause, venous reflux, with little or no pain. Closure patients can walk away from the vein procedure and be back to everyday activities - either at home or at work - typically within a day.

The VNUS® Closure procedure brings state-of-the-art technology to an age-old disease.

The VUS 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As the RF energy is delivered and the catheter is withdrawn, the vein wall is heated, causing the collagen in the wall to shrink and the vein to close.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.

Phlebectomy
Phlebectomy is the surgical removal of any surface varicose veins that are left over after the VNUS Closure. Small incisions are made to pull the veins out with minimal to almost no scarring. This is done on an outpatient basis. Patients are able to resume ordinary activities within a day.