Development of varicose veins (varicosis)
The veins have to transport about 7,000 liters of blood from the legs back to the heart every day. To ensure that the blood flows to the heart and doesn't back up, the veins are covered with approximately 200 [units of measurement missing]. Venous valves equipped per leg. Superficial veins (saphenous veins) play a subordinate role in this. If the valves no longer close properly due to venous dilation and the pumping capacity of the veins decreases, this leads to Blood congestion.
Varicose veins are usually visible for quite some time before the first symptoms such as Feelings of heaviness, fatigue or tension in the legs, nighttime calf and foot cramps or itching occur. In most cases, there is a familial predisposition And the likelihood of developing varicose veins increases with age. A positive correlation exists with the number of pregnancies. hormonal changes, increased blood volume and increased pressure in the abdominal cavity. Also Standing or sitting activities are important because they hydrostatic pressure increase and decrease the function of the calf muscles.
Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT)
(Ultrasonic-guided varicose vein treatment using laser light energy)
For the treatment of diseased saphenous veins We offer the EVLT as a modern, minimally invasive (low-intensity) endoluminal Therapy method („"welding from the inside"“) on. This treatment method has been developing since 2001, alongside the Radio wave therapy (Closure Fast™), to a gentle, safe and effective alternative to conventional surgical methods (Miniphlebectomy, vein stripping, the CHIVA method).
Over 95% of patients of all ages can be treated with this method in %. Local anesthesia (local anesthesia) and can be treated very well on an outpatient basis.
Procedure of treatment:
Under ultrasound guidance, an access point ("sheath") is first created at the lowest point of the diseased varicose vein. A laser probe is then guided, also under ultrasound guidance, to just before the junction with the... deep leg vein system introduced. After local anesthesia (Tumescent anesthesia) the varicose vein will be reduced when the laser fiber The laser light energy seals the vein from the inside. The vein does not need to be removed and is broken down by the body's own processes within 3-6 months. The treatment takes approximately 30-45 minutes; bed rest is not necessary, and sick leave is only required for a few days, allowing for a quick return to work and daily routines. A period of seven days is recommended after the treatment. Compression stockings worn and a five-day preventative treatment Blood thinning (Anticoagulation). Intensive sports (e.g. jogging or football) can be slowly resumed from the second week.
Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (sclerosing)
This minimally invasive (This minimally invasive) and gentle treatment method is very well suited for the treatment of lateral branch varicose veins (-varicose veins) and Recurrent varicose veins (new varicose veins after a previous varicose vein surgery). This involves the sclerosing agent, The sclerosing agent, adapted to the vein diameter, is foamed with air and injected into the diseased vein under ultrasound guidance. This agent causes targeted damage to the innermost layer of the vessel. Over time, this leads to the transformation of the vein into a cord of connective tissue.
Venous light controls sclerotherapy (sclerosing)
With "Veinenlicht" you can Side branch, reticular and spider vein varicosities (small varicose veins) can be located and treated.