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… Varicose Veins On this page: Health Tools Cause What … and the vein is tied off (ligated) and removed (stripped). Phlebectomy. Several tiny cuts are made in the skin through … is also called microphlebectomy, ambulatory phlebectomy, or stab avulsion. Sclerotherapy. A chemical is injected into a …
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… Pregnancy: Varicose Veins On this page: Overview Overview Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins near the surface …
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… Phlebectomy On this page: Treatment Overview Related … (say "fluh-BEK-tuh-mee") is a procedure used to remove varicose veins. Your doctor will make several tiny cuts (incisions) …
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… Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It Works … ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins . (Ablation means a doctor uses heat to …
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… Varicose Veins Home Treatment On this page: Overview Related … or home treatment, is recommended for most people with varicose veins . Home treatment can relieve symptoms and slow down …
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… Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It … focused beam of light. A doctor can use a laser to treat varicose veins . Laser heat damages a vein, which makes scar …
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… Compression Stockings for Varicose Veins On this page: Overview Overview … can improve blood flow and help relieve the symptoms of varicose veins . Specially fitted, or graduated, compression …
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… Questions About Varicose Vein Treatment On this page: Overview Related … Overview If you are considering a procedure or surgery for varicose veins , weigh the following before proceeding: How much do …
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… Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure? Decision Point … external laser treatment, or a minor surgery called microphlebectomy. Procedures that are used to close or remove … the vein. Phlebectomy (also called microphlebectomy or stab avulsion) is usually done along with another procedure …
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… Avulsion Fracture On this page: What is an avulsion fracture? An avulsion fracture occurs when an injury causes a ligament or …
