Surgical removal of a varicose veins
The process of surgical removal of a varicose vein is simple. It involves the use of certain medical equipments like an ultrasound machine, catheter, laser fiber or radiofrequency electrode, and laser or radiofrequency console. First, ultrasound is used to visualize the varicose vein and bring it up on the ultrasound monitor. Then, an endo-vascular optical fiber is inserted slowly into the vein via a catherter. Then, when the laser electrode reaches the desired location, it is used to heat up and shrink the defective vein tissues which gradually cause them to fade away.
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Posted: May 25th, 2011 under Varicose veins.
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