RADIOFREQUENCY VEIN ABLATION
An RFA venous ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that allows closure of a targeted vein from within utilizing heat based technique from radio frequencies.
Heat based techniques have been performed longer than all other minimally invasive techniques and have been studied extensively.
Effective closure rates in excess of 98%
ADVANTAGES
Minimally invasive treatment strategy, same day procedure with little to no downtime.
No foreign body to worry about with treatment as all that remains after treatment is the closed vein.
No concerns for allergic reaction.
Well established treatment strategy.
Extensively studied.
Temperature sensor built within the catheter to safely monitor treatment.
DISADVANTAGES
Heat based treatments have more discomfort at the time of treatment.
Limitation on level of access for treatment given proximity to nerves and heat.
May require subsequent treatment to effectively close entire segment of diseased vein.
Possible scarring and discoloration of skin superficially.
Why do our client’s come back?
You will be assessed at every visit by a Board Certified Surgeon.
A customized treatment plan will be developed for you.
Your treatment plan will be built with your educated direction.
Equipment used for each patient is not recycled.
Follow up assessment by our trained staff help answer questions and guide patients in their treatment.
If we do not offer a service you need we will help you get to the specialist you need.
We offer 24 hour call coverage so…
many problems can be addressed outpatient and save you an ER visit
… and many more.