VNUS CLOSURE® PROCEDURE

Do you experience discomfort, swelling, & varicose veins?
If so, you may be suffering from superficial venous reflux disease. Approximately 25 million people in the United States suffer from this condition. Traditionally, patients diagnosed with venous reflux would undergo vein stripping surgery. Now, patients can be treated with the Closure® Procedure– a minimally invasive alternative to painful vein stripping surgery.

98% of patients who have undergone the Closure® Procedure are willing to recommend it to a friend or family member.

The Venous System Anatomy
The venous system is made up of a network of veins, including:

• Superficial veins
• Deep veins

Perforator veins connect the deep and superficial venous systems.

The Closure® Procedure treats venous reflux disease in the superficial venous system, often the underlying cause of painful varicose veins.

Understanding Venous Reflux Disease
Healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close to assist the return of blood back to the heart. Venous reflux disease develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to the heart become damaged or diseased. As a result, vein valves will not close properly, leading to symptoms of:

• Varicose veins
• Pain
• Swollen limbs
• Leg heaviness and fatigue
• Skin changes and skin ulcers

Superficial venous reflux disease is progressive – symptoms will worsen over time if left untreated.

Are you a candidate?
Many factors contribute to the presence of venous reflux disease, including:

• Age
• Gender
• Family History
• Multiple pregnancies
• Obesity
• Standing profession

Using ultrasound to scan your leg(s), your physician will determine if superficial venous reflux is present.

Speak with your physician about determining your candidacy for the Closure® Procedure.

Advanced Vein & Laser Centers offers a free consultation to determine if you are a candidate for the Closure® Procedure.

A Treatment That Works
In a comparative trial versus vein stripping surgery, results were in favor of the Closure procedure. Findings indicated that patients who underwent the Closure® Procedure:

• Experienced less post-operative pain
• Resumed normal activities within one day
• Returned to work more than a week earlier than vein stripping patients.

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Visual Results
The Closure® Procedure results in good cosmetic outcome with minimal to no scarring, bruising or swelling.

Adjunctive Treatments
To achieve good cosmetic outcome, many physicians choose to provide adjunctive treatment(s) either at the same time or following the Closure® Procedure. To address visible varicosities, ambulatory phlebectomy may be performed. To treat purple or red “spider veins,” your physician may perform sclerotherapy. Through these procedures, diseased and noticeable veins are removed or collapsed, to improve the cosmetic appearance of your legs.

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. 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.

Patients who undergo the Closure® Procedure typically resume normal activities within a day.

The Closure® Procedure enjoys widespread health insurance coverage.