What does
Vascular Surgery deal with?
Vascular surgery involves the treatment of diseases of the vessels, primarily arteries and veins. This includes arterial occlusion, varicose veins, aneurysms, thrombosis, and symptoms following deep vein thrombosis. This specialty also addresses vascular diseases caused by diabetes and high blood pressure. Vascular system problems affect both genders, but venous diseases are more common in women, while atherosclerosis is a more frequent issue in men.
When should you visit a vascular surgeon?
How is Sclerotherapy performed?
During sclerotherapy, the vascular surgeon injects a sclerosant agent (Aethoxysklerol) into the dilated varicose vein using a thin needle. The injected substance causes sterile inflammation in the vein, initiating scarring of the vessel wall. As a result, the walls of the vein “stick together,” the section of the vein is excluded from circulation, and it usually absorbs over time.After the treatment, an elastic, compression bandage is applied to the leg, which must be worn day and night for two to three days, and then for the next two weeks, it can be removed daily for 5-10 minutes. Immediately after the treatment, a 20-minute walk is recommended, or at least avoiding passive standing or sitting positions. If the treated area becomes sensitive or warm, it can be cooled with ice gel available at the pharmacy or an ice pack wrapped in a towel, but it is strictly forbidden to apply compresses.
After sclerotherapy, hot baths, saunas, sunbathing, and tanning beds should be avoided for at least four weeks. Sclerotherapy can be performed multiple times. During one session, 2-4 ml of active substance can be administered to the patient, which is sufficient to treat an area of approximately one to two palm sizes. After professional sclerotherapy treatment, with proper lifestyle and wearing compression stockings, the recurrence of varicose veins can be avoided.
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