Method and apparatus for treating varicose veins

Details Method and apparatus for treating varicose veins Method and apparatus for treating varicose veins

1995-09-08

1997-03-18

Buiz, Michael Powell

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

606158, A61B 1900, A61B 1708

Patent

active

056113587

ABSTRACT:
A minimally invasive percutaneous ligation method for treating a varicose vein is provided. The junction between the varicose vein and the deep veins of the patient's leg are first ligated by conventional techniques. Then, a sterile closure is pierced through a skin layer adjacent to a varicose region of the vein such that at least a portion of the sterile closure remains external to the skin layer. The varicose vein is at least partially obstructed with the sterile closure to promote intentional scarring of the vein. Finally, the sterile closure is removed back through the skin layer after a sufficient amount of scarring of the vein has occurred. The sterile closure may comprise a surgical staple, a pin or a screw.

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