Joined: 21 Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Reno, NV USA
varicose vein treatment Posted: 04-17-08 23:59pm
I went to a well advertised varicose vein
clinic regarding this ugly vericose vein
that I have running along the inside of my
knee (I got this during pregnancy). I was
mainly interested in the fact that they
offered radiofrequency treatment (as
opposed to laser or stripping) due to the
fact that it was painless and didnt leave
bruising.
The dr. stated that Radiofrequency was
"unnecessary" and instead recommended
ambulatory phlebectomy (tearing the vein
out). This would be an hour long procedure
where I would have an IV and be drugged up
and be partially out of it.
My question is 1. What does he mean by
unnecessary and 2. Why would he be so
against using such a less severe treatment
versus surgery?
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