Apollo Hospitals Chennai Performs India’s first VenaSeal procedure to treat Varicose Veins
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This Medical Superglue can banish Varicose Veins
in just half an hour
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Walk in & Walk Out pain-free procedure now
in India for patients suffering from Varicose Veins
Apollo Hospitals,
Asia’s largest and most trusted multi-specialty chain of hospitals became the
first centre in India to perform a modern varicose vein removal surgery on
Mr.Thanigavelu, 40 using VenaSeal closure system. VenaSeal closure system is a
minimally invasive treatment option that permanently treats varicose veins of
the legs by sealing the affected superficial veins using an adhesive agent.
There are two types
of veins; deep veins and superficial veins, superficial veins are those that
are close to the skin. Veins contain one-way valves that open to let blood flow
through and then shut to keep blood from flowing backward. When valves of the
superficial system are weak or damaged, blood can back up and pool, which can
cause varicose veins that are enlarged, swollen or twisted.
More than 190
Million People suffer from Chronic Venous Insufficiency or Varicose Veins
Globally, yet the majority remains undiagnosed or untreated. Traditionally, the
Stripping Surgery was the only option available for patients with Varicose
veins. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and usually needs a
week or two for patient’s recovery. Other disadvantages include pain, bruising
and unnecessary scarring. Secondly, laser was used to treat and seal varicose
veins, this was one of the most effective procedure than stripping but requires
multiple injections of local anesthesia until the advent of VenaSeal. The
VenaSeal system is intended for patients with superficial varicose veins of the
legs that cause symptoms.
Speaking about the
procedure Dr.V.Balaji, Senior Consultant
vascular surgeon, Apollo Hospitals Chennai, “The two previous methods of permanent varicose vein removal
were more invasive, patient recovery was much longer and procedure was
uncomfortable this method is a real breakthrough. The minimally invasive
procedure does not require general anesthesia and does not affect the
functioning of the nearby nerves.”
In this method the
vascular surgeon inserts a catheter through the skin into the diseased vein to
allow injection of the VenaSeal adhesive, a clear liquid that polymerises into
solid material. The health-care professional monitors proper placement of the
catheter using ultrasound imaging during delivery of the adhesive into the
diseased vein to seal it.
Bringing the technology to India, Dr.
Andrew Jones, MD, from Oregon USA, said “Varicose veins often cause no symptoms but some patients may
experience mild to moderate pain, blood clots, skin ulcers or other problem. Venaseal
has helped many patients suffering from Varicose veins walk in and walk out of
his clinic in USA. VenaSeal procedure is shown to be safe and effective, with
consistent results across three clinical trials. So far, patients reported
minimal to no pain or bruising after the procedure.”
The VenaSeal treatment, however,
involves no heat and just one injection. With virtually no down time, patients
can return to their normal activities immediately.
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