If you and your healthcare provider determine that you have Chronic Venous Insufficiency, it is a good idea to discuss the various treatment options available, including Endovenous Treatment.

Thermal Ablation

  • Thermal ablation includes laser ablation or radiofrequency ablation
  • Minimally invasive procedure in which a leg vein is accessed using a small needle under direct ultrasound visualization. A catheter is advanced in the affected vein. Laser or radio waves are transmitted through the catheter to close the affected vein.

Sclerotherapy

Minimally invasive procedure in which the abnormally functioning vein is accessed using a small needle under direct ultrasound visualization. A catheter is advanced in the affected vein. A sclerosing agent is infused to close the affected vein.

Venaseal Closure (special medical glue)

This is a novel minimally invasive treatment offered at SPVC. The abnormally functioning vein is accessed with a small needle under ultrasound guidance. A catheter is then advanced into the vein. A special glue is then applied through the length of the vein. This method offers very high success rates, provides the fastest recovery and is essentially painless. The procedure is not yet covered by some insurance companies.