Diseased veins causing leg pain, swelling, and skin changes can be closed permanently with venous ablation. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute performs endovenous ablation using radiofrequency, laser, medical adhesive, and microfoam techniques to treat venous insufficiency in a single outpatient visit.
Our physicians select the ablation method based on vein anatomy and patient preference. Patients receive vein treatment without hospital stays.
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Venous ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that closes a dysfunctional saphenous vein from the inside so blood reroutes through healthy veins. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute offers every major ablation technique and selects the one that fits each patient's anatomy and clinical picture.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) delivers controlled heat through a catheter to seal the vein wall. It is a proven, well-tolerated option for straight segments of the great or small saphenous vein.
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA/EVLT) uses laser energy to achieve the same closure and is effective for larger or more tortuous veins.
Cyanoacrylate closure (VenaSeal) seals the vein with a medical adhesive instead of heat, avoiding tumescent anesthesia and post-procedure compression stockings in appropriate patients.
Polidocanol endovenous microfoam (Varithena) fills and closes veins that are tortuous, below the knee, or recurrent, where passing a catheter is difficult.
The optimal technique depends on vein size, location, tortuosity, and your overall clinical condition. Our physicians review your duplex ultrasound and recommend the approach — or combination of approaches — most likely to give a durable result.
Procedure
Duplex ultrasound maps the refluxing vein and identifies the treatment target. Soris performs all pre-procedure imaging in our outpatient centers.
The catheter is inserted through a small puncture below the knee using ultrasound guidance. A local anesthetic numbs the treatment area.
The catheter delivers energy or adhesive as it is withdrawn through the vein. The procedure takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Patients walk immediately after the procedure and drive themselves home. Compression stockings are worn for 1 to 2 weeks. Most patients return to work and normal activities the next day.
Benefits
Venous ablation at Soris requires no general anesthesia, no hospital admission, and no overnight stay. The entire treatment happens in our outpatient procedure room.
Walking is encouraged the same day. Most patients report minimal discomfort and return to their routine within 24 hours.
Endovenous ablation achieves vein closure rates above 95% at one year. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute monitors results with follow-up duplex ultrasound.
Conditions Treated with Venous Ablation
Soris performs venous ablation for Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Varicose Veins. Ablation treats the underlying vein reflux that causes visible varicose veins, leg heaviness, skin changes, and venous ulcers.
Collaboration
Our physicians perform venous ablation at Soris Pain & Vascular Institute. Each is trained in radiofrequency, laser, and adhesive ablation methods.
FAQ
The choice depends on vein size, location, and patient factors. Soris evaluates your ultrasound results and recommends the technique that fits your anatomy.
A local anesthetic numbs the treatment area before the catheter is activated. Most patients describe mild pressure during the procedure and minimal soreness afterward.
Most insurance plans cover venous ablation when duplex ultrasound confirms venous reflux. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute verifies coverage before scheduling.
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