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Clarivein – mechanochemical ablation of varicose veins
The Clarivein method was developed in the USA in 2010 for the minimally invasive treatment of the veins of the lower limbs – the great and small saphenous veins, but also the venous connectors – perforators and other affected veins. It uses a combination of mechanical disruption of the inner lining of the vessel wall with sclerosing foam.Under ultrasound control, a catheter is inserted into the treated vein, where its tip rotates at a speed of 3500 revolutions/min.
Clarivein - mechanochemical ablation rotating loop
Contact of the vein wall with the rotating conductor causes disruption of the inner lining. Its destruction is completed chemically with the simultaneous application of a sclerosing substance near the rotating catheter. After the procedure, the limb is bandaged with elastic bandages or tightened with an elastic stocking. The treated vein collapses, the walls stick together, and after a few weeks it turns into a fibrous band. The risk of damage to accompanying nerves of veins, skin, subcutaneous tissue and the occurrence of pain due to heat is completely excluded. The procedure is fast, elegant and safe.
Advantages of the Clarivein method
- Outpatient procedure without incapacity for work
- Immediate return to daily activities
- Excellent cosmetic result - no scars, swelling or bruising
- No or minimal pain during and after treatment
- General anesthesia is not required, analgosedation is suitable
- Safe treatment of a wide range of affected veins
- Long-term effect - reliability of elimination of affected veins 90-98%
- No risk of possible thermal damage to surrounding tissues
- High comfort and acceptability of the method for patients, minimal discomfort
