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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CLOSURE PROCEDURE
- Relief of symptoms
- Same day procedure
- Short Recovery
- Resume normal activities within 1- 2 days
- Local or regional anesthesia .
- Good cosmetic outcome with
minimal or no scars
THE CLOSURE PROCEDURE A TREATMENT THAT WORKS.
Clinical results indicate that the Closure procedure can be effective at closing the vein and significantly reducing patient symptoms.
Patient Symptoms Reported at Follow-up1
| Symptom |
Pretreatment |
6 Weeks |
2 Years |
| Leg Pain |
85% |
6% |
5% |
| Leg Fatigue |
85% |
12% |
5% |
| Edema (swelling) |
19% |
8% |
0% |
Prior to the Closure procedure. 85% of patients reported leg pain. After the Closure procedure, 94% of patients at six weeks and 95% of patients at two years, did not report residual leg pain.
Typical Cosmetic Results: Before and After the Closure Procedure2
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 |
| Pre-treatment |
Typical result
48 hours after the
Closure procedure |
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1 year |
2 years |
| Closure |
88% |
86% |
| Vein Stripping |
85% |
75% |
| Ligation |
86% |
57% |
Percent of Legs Without Varicose Veins at Follow-up
The Closure procedure may be as effective as vein stripping in delaying the
reappearance of varicose veins.
1. Weiss, R, et al. Controlled Radiofrequency Endovenous Occlusion Using a Radiofrequency Catheter Under Duplex Guidance to Eliminate Saphenous Vericose Reflux: a 2-Year Followup. Dermatol Surg. 2002 28:38-42.
2. Photos Courtesy of Robert Merchant, M.D.
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