The VNUS Closure^® Procedure 

The VNUS® Closure procedure, an alternative treatment option to traditional vein stripping surgery, brings state-of-the-art technology to an age old disease.   

The Closure procedure is an outpatient (day surgery) procedure performed in doctor’s offices, surgical centers and hospitals.  Local or general anesthesia can be used to insure comfort during the treatment.  Using a single needle stick or a small incision, a thin catheter is inserted into the great saphenous vein.  The catheter delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall, causing it to heat, collapse and seal shut. 

Once the diseased vein is closed, other healthy veins take over and empty blood from your legs.  As normal return flow is re-established, your symptoms should improve noticeably.   

Following the procedure, the catheter is removed, a bandage is placed over the insertion site and your leg may be wrapped typically for 1 day to aid healing.  Your doctor may ask you to walk, wear compression stockings, and to refrain from standing for long periods of time following the procedure to help speed your recovery.  Many patients resume normal activity within 1-2 days.

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