Varicose veins are a quite common health problem, especially in women, which should be followed and treated in time. At Hospital da Luz Vila Real, the Vascular Surgery team resorts to cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques, such as endovenous ablation by radiofrequency and laser, now offering a new endovenous method consisting in the insertion of “cyanoacrylate glue”. This substance is inserted inside the veins to be treated, with no need of tumescent anaesthesia and merely through a small pinprick. The insertion of the “glue” is always controlled/monitored by Eco-Doppler, similarly to Laser/Radiofrequency, resulting in the exclusion of the vein with no need of surgical removal. Advantages of cyanoacrylate glue in the treatment of varicose veins: Compared to other minimally invasive methods, namely laser or radiofrequency, patients present less pinpricks, resulting in less bruises. Moreover, there is no risk of burns; After the procedure and in the absence of visible truncal varicose veins, the prolonged use of compression stockings is not necessary, and the patient may walk normally; The configuration and properties of the glue show excellent results concerning the relapse of varicose veins and more complex anatomies. Also note that: The main factors leading to the development of varicose veins is gender (women being more prone), pregnancy, age, and heredity. There are other factors that may accelerate the development of varicose veins, namely prolonged standing position, obesity, physical trauma, and hormone levels variation; Varicose veins can cause pain, cramps, feeling of heaviness, fatigue, tingling sensation, and bloating; Some of these symptoms may evolve to more serious complications, such as inflammation (phlebitis), formation of thrombi (superficial or deep venous thrombosis), leg ulcers and haemorrhage. At Hospital da Luz Vila Real, this method is applied by Vascular Surgery specialists. Schedule an appointment via MY LUZ or at hospitaldaluz.pt/vila-real/en . Na foto em cima, Mário Marques Vieira e João Rocha Neves , especialistas em Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular do Hospital da Luz Vila Real.
