Brisbane Vein Clinic: Our Philosophy
At Vein Central, a vein specialist gives patients all the information regarding their condition and the options available to them, as well as the potential side effects of vascular treatments. We believe that all patients should know about the latest techniques, and the role of these emerging techniques in treating various vascular conditions.
History
Prior to 2005, the treatment of varicose veins was uncontroversial, and had remained the province of vein surgeons for over 50 years. Vein stripping was used for the bulk of procedures for varicose veins, with follow up Sclerotherapy in selected patients.
The subject of pelvic varicose veins and pelvic congestion was not widely accepted, and in many specialists considered the condition to be non-existent. Because stripping required a general anaesthetic, care of varicose veins remained in the hands of vein specialists.
In 1998, EVLT (Endovenous Vein Laser Treatment) emerged as a minimally invasive technique for treating varicose veins. Adoption of this procedure, also known as thermal ablation, was gradual as equipment evolved and the technique was perfected.
Our clinic adopted thermal ablation in 2005, initially with Radio Frequency and later Laser (EVLT), which is now our standard treatment for Varicose Veins. Recent publications suggest that EVLT is now the Gold Standard. As outpatient techniques emerged, general practitioners began performing EVLT.
Since 1997, we have conducted research into the treatment of Pelvic Congestion syndrome, and note the recent acceptance of this syndrome by the wider surgical community. Pelvic Congestion and Pelvic Varicose Veins is now considered to be an important component in the diagnosis and management of leg veins.
Our experience as a leg vein clinic over the last 2 decades confirms our philosophy that the possibility of pelvic congestion and ovarian vein incompetence must be considered in all women who present with primary and recurrent varicose veins. We believe that all patients should have surgical options available to them.
The subject of pelvic varicose veins and pelvic congestion was not widely accepted, and in many specialists considered the condition to be non-existent. Because stripping required a general anaesthetic, care of varicose veins remained in the hands of vein specialists.
In 1998, EVLT (Endovenous Vein Laser Treatment) emerged as a minimally invasive technique for treating varicose veins. Adoption of this procedure, also known as thermal ablation, was gradual as equipment evolved and the technique was perfected.
Our clinic adopted thermal ablation in 2005, initially with Radio Frequency and later Laser (EVLT), which is now our standard treatment for Varicose Veins. Recent publications suggest that EVLT is now the Gold Standard. As outpatient techniques emerged, general practitioners began performing EVLT.
Since 1997, we have conducted research into the treatment of Pelvic Congestion syndrome, and note the recent acceptance of this syndrome by the wider surgical community. Pelvic Congestion and Pelvic Varicose Veins is now considered to be an important component in the diagnosis and management of leg veins.
Our experience as a leg vein clinic over the last 2 decades confirms our philosophy that the possibility of pelvic congestion and ovarian vein incompetence must be considered in all women who present with primary and recurrent varicose veins. We believe that all patients should have surgical options available to them.
Vein Treatments
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