Endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins

Details Endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins Endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Farah, Ahmed M (Department: 3769)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C606S003000, C606S007000, C606S015000, C607S088000, C607S089000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07921854

ABSTRACT:
Improved devices and methods for removing blood from a blood vessel in preparation for endovenous laser ablation are described. The improved methods include one or more of: placing the patient in the Trendelenburg position, applying external compression around the vein, massaging the vein, cooling the vein externally, encouraging spasming of the vein, and removing blood with a suction device.

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