Vein Treatment Services
Medical compression stockings are the basic therapy for venous disorders. There are also surgical procedures to remove pathologically altered veins. The physician decides what therapeutic measures to take based on the severity of the disease and patient-specific criteria.
Although venous disorders are not entirely curable, various treatments are nevertheless available. Basic therapy involves medical compression stockings: Their precisely defined pressure distribution mechanically counteracts poorly closing venous valves to prevent the blood from pooling in the legs.
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Vein surgery: examples of different surgical methods
For advanced venous insufficiency with the formation of varicose veins (varices), the doctor may recommend vein surgery. Before each vein surgery, an examination is performed, by ultrasound (Doppler ultrasound) for example, to determine the extent of the vascular disease. Based on the individual findings, after discussion with the patient the doctor will decide on the most suitable method of therapy.
Follow-up treatment for vein surgery
The vein surgery aftercare always includes a check-up by the physician. The patient is usually fitted with medical compression stockings. The duration of medical compression therapy depends on the surgical method used, its side effects and the individual healing process.
Vein stripping – pulling out the diseased veins
Vein stripping is performed under either local or general anaesthesia. The affected veins of the superficial venous system are first clamped and then pulled out (stripped) through small incisions in the skin.