Minimally invasive treatment for painful varicose veins
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Queensland (VIRQ) offers varicose veins treatments incorporating the latest endovascular techniques. Highly skilled interventional radiologists at our Queensland clinics use a minimally invasive approach to treat symptomatic veins with either thermal ablation or non-thermal adhesives.
VIRQ Vascular and Interventional Radiologist, Dr Nicholas Brown, who has specialist training in this area, said the endovascular approach was highly beneficial to patients.
“The ultrasound guided treatment is minimally invasive and patients won’t require general anaesthetic. Performed as a day case, the treatment is quick and requires very little downtime, ensuring that patients can get back to normal activities as soon as possible. The treatments we use all show excellent long-term effectiveness for symptomatic varicose veins.”
What are Varicose Veins?
Veins carry blood back to the heart. Blood is pushed along by movement of the body/muscle activity and prevented from sliding back by valves. If these valves fail to function properly, which can be caused by a range of factors, blood pools in the veins that become lumpy knots. When these veins become swollen and congested, they are called varicose veins.
Why treat Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are often painful and can be unsightly but are usually not life-threatening. While some people do not have any symptoms, it is common to experience pain, a sense of heaviness, itchiness or swelling. If left untreated, they may get worse over time and can lead to more serious conditions, including inflammation and leg ulcers.
How does treatment work?
Options for treatment include compression garments, surgical removal, and sclerosing/ablative techniques such as radiofrequency ablation, laser ablation or endovenous glue. The endovascular treatment options offered by VIRQ are minimally invasive, highly effective and typically last for a long time.
Booking a consultation with a specialist VIRQ Interventional Radiologist requires a referral from a GP or specialist. Contact VIRQ for further information about this procedure.