ACP Vein Treatment

     

Endovenous Laser Treatment

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Varicose Veins & Endovenous Laser Ablation Vein Treatments

Endovenous Laser Ablation, commonly referred to as Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT™), is a minimally invasive treatment performed by Terrance R. Krysinski, M.D. at the Vein Institute of Pittsburgh. It is an alternative to surgical stripping of the greater saphenous vein. In Endovenous Laser Ablation a small catheter is inserted, usually through a needle puncture in the skin, into the damaged vein. The laser fiber is then inserted into the vein, and is advanced into the thigh area. The catheter delivers laser energy to the vessel causing it to collapse and seal. This procedure is performed using a local anesthetic and usually takes one hour. The patient is then immediately ambulatory and ready to resume normal activities. Following Endovenous Laser Ablation treatment paitents will need to wear medical grade compression hose for at least two weeks.    more

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Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy (injections) can be used to treat both varicose and spider veins. In sclerotherapy, tiny needles inject the vein with a medication that irritates the lining of the vein. Over a short time, in response to this irritation, the vein closes and is reabsorbed. The blood from the now closed vein is routed to other veins. Sclerotherapy works well with vessels in the "early" stage of disease. Patients' may need one or more sclerotherapy treatments for any vein region. The number of injections varies from treatment to treatment. Generally, normal activities may be resumed after sclerotherapy. Medically prescribed support hose and/or bandages may need to be worn for one or more weeks following treatment to help assist in the resolution of the veins. Bruising and pigmentation changes may occur after sclerotherapy. Bruising usually resolves within 1-2 weeks. If pigmentation occurs, it usually fades but may last for several months ...    more

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Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Ambulatory phlebectomy is an in office surgical technique performed under local anesthesia. Tiny needle holes are made in the leg through which the diseased vessel is removed. The incisions usually do not require sutures and leave nearly unperceivable scars.....   more