Venous surgical intervention
Dr. Jane knows all about veins. During your visit, she will evaluate your condition and refer you for any needed investigations. With this information, she will thoroughly explain the treatment options she recommends for you which may include:
- Graduated Medical Compression
- Venous Surgical Intervention
- EVLA/Venaseal™
- Compression Sclerotherapy
Dr. Jane Burk-Vassallo does not offer surgical intervention of the sapheno-femoral or sapheno-popliteal junctions. She will educate you more thoroughly if she determines that this is a good option for you as part of your overall treatment plan and provide referral to a specialist who performs the specific procedure.
If surgery is decided on, you can expect:
- Procedure is performed in the hospital
- Recovery 4-6 weeks
- Recurrence Rate: 40% within 10 years
- Procedure is covered by OHIP only if certain criteria met
Further information may be obtained on the following websites:
- https://www.healthline.com/health/varicose-vein-stripping#purpose
- https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002952.htm
Trust Dr. Jane to take exemplary care of you from start to finish in supporting your legs, thereby supporting your life!
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