American medical society has recently made an analysis of the different surgical techniques to operate Spider Veins. The conclusion of this medical society is clear: what is important in the operation of spider veins is not the technique, but the experience of those who practice it.
According to Spider Vein Specialists, today there are different techniques varicose vein surgery, although the most common in the registry of the Spanish Society of Vascular Surgery remains the Vein stripping, which is based on the removal of all spider veins visible as well as the saphenous vein or external (the veins on the surface of the leg and which are often the source of most spider veins).
Other techniques used are:
Phlebectomy: Phlebectomy involves removing small surface dilated veins through a small outpatient procedure in which development local anesthesia is used. It is a safe and effective for the treatment of spider veins of medium and large caliber method. Small incisions of no more than 2 millimeters practiced. By similar to a hook used in this type of intervention instrument all the way varicose is extracted. The size of the incisions made sutures unnecessary because they close themselves and become almost imperceptible several months after surgery.
Ablative treatment by endovenous laser, which involves burning the vein with the laser. The result is negligible although it may be a little pigmentation or ecchymosis (like a black tap) that disappears with time.
Radiofrequency: The Spider Vein Specialist, using an ultrasound scan, inserts a small catheter into the affected through a small puncture or incision vein. This catheter, which works with radiofrequency energy, controlled manages the wall of the damaged vein and heat sealed. Thus, pain, swelling, bruising and feeling of heaviness in the legs immediately disappears while the blood circulating in that vein passes to circulate through healthy veins, restoring the normal functioning of the circulatory system. It is applied under local anesthesia and is a quick and simple technique.
Steam: involves injecting, through a catheter, water vapor pressure in a micro-tube, which is heated by electric current. The water is heated and pressurized is issued, bringing the steam into the vein to the treatment area. The vapor condenses back into water and the resulting heat is absorbed by the wall of the vein. With this achieved close the varicose vein by the heat effect of water vapor on the varicose vein wall. It is nothing invasive, but as a novel technique long - term results are unknown.
Sclerotherapy: involves injecting a substance into the spider veins by Spider Vein Specialist that destroys tissue until they sell out to destroy and conceal reabsorbing without removing them. Traditionally, sclerotherapy was performed by applying substances in liquid form, but in recent years have appeared new forms as microfoam.
Clavivein: intravenously is practiced by a device and a catheter in the tip has a rotor. This breaks the intima of the saphenous vein while simultaneously injected foam. It is a very expensive technique as is done by a single use device. Their results to medium and long term are not shown because it is a very new technique.
As highlighted, all these techniques are good, provided that the practice is a qualified Spider Vein Specialist. The important thing is to go to an expert to recommend which technique is best suited to the patient's problem.
According to Spider Vein Specialists, today there are different techniques varicose vein surgery, although the most common in the registry of the Spanish Society of Vascular Surgery remains the Vein stripping, which is based on the removal of all spider veins visible as well as the saphenous vein or external (the veins on the surface of the leg and which are often the source of most spider veins).
Other techniques used are:
Phlebectomy: Phlebectomy involves removing small surface dilated veins through a small outpatient procedure in which development local anesthesia is used. It is a safe and effective for the treatment of spider veins of medium and large caliber method. Small incisions of no more than 2 millimeters practiced. By similar to a hook used in this type of intervention instrument all the way varicose is extracted. The size of the incisions made sutures unnecessary because they close themselves and become almost imperceptible several months after surgery.
Ablative treatment by endovenous laser, which involves burning the vein with the laser. The result is negligible although it may be a little pigmentation or ecchymosis (like a black tap) that disappears with time.
Radiofrequency: The Spider Vein Specialist, using an ultrasound scan, inserts a small catheter into the affected through a small puncture or incision vein. This catheter, which works with radiofrequency energy, controlled manages the wall of the damaged vein and heat sealed. Thus, pain, swelling, bruising and feeling of heaviness in the legs immediately disappears while the blood circulating in that vein passes to circulate through healthy veins, restoring the normal functioning of the circulatory system. It is applied under local anesthesia and is a quick and simple technique.
Steam: involves injecting, through a catheter, water vapor pressure in a micro-tube, which is heated by electric current. The water is heated and pressurized is issued, bringing the steam into the vein to the treatment area. The vapor condenses back into water and the resulting heat is absorbed by the wall of the vein. With this achieved close the varicose vein by the heat effect of water vapor on the varicose vein wall. It is nothing invasive, but as a novel technique long - term results are unknown.
Sclerotherapy: involves injecting a substance into the spider veins by Spider Vein Specialist that destroys tissue until they sell out to destroy and conceal reabsorbing without removing them. Traditionally, sclerotherapy was performed by applying substances in liquid form, but in recent years have appeared new forms as microfoam.
Clavivein: intravenously is practiced by a device and a catheter in the tip has a rotor. This breaks the intima of the saphenous vein while simultaneously injected foam. It is a very expensive technique as is done by a single use device. Their results to medium and long term are not shown because it is a very new technique.
As highlighted, all these techniques are good, provided that the practice is a qualified Spider Vein Specialist. The important thing is to go to an expert to recommend which technique is best suited to the patient's problem.
