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Individual results may vary.
Images courtesy of Dr. Kathleen Gibson.
The VenaSeal™ System delivers a small amount of a specially formulated medical adhesive to seal — or close — the diseased vein, rerouting blood to nearby healthy veins, which provides symptom relief.
More than 100,000 patients have been treated with the VenaSeal™ Closure System around the world.
Step 1: Adhesive Placed
Adhesive is placed in the vein via small catheter.
Step 2: Pressure Applied
Pressure is applied to the leg to help seal the vein.
Step 3: Catheter Removed
The small catheter is removed from the vein.
Step 4: Bandage Applied
A bandage is applied to cover the wound.
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Some patients may benefit from the use of compression stockings post-procedure.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
Morrison N, et al. Randomized Trial Comparing Cyanoacrylate Embolization and Radiofrequency Ablation for Incompetent Great Saphenous Veins (VeClose). J Vasc Surg. 2015;61(4):985–994.
Proebstle, T.M. The European Multicenter Study on Cyanoacrylate Embolization of Refluxing Great Saphenous Veins without Tumescent Anesthesia and without Compression Therapy. Results presented at Charing Cross; 2016; London, UK.
Almeida, J.I., et al. Thirty-sixth-Month Follow-up of First-in-human Use of Cyanoacrylate adhesive for treatment of saphenous vein incompetence. Journal of Vasc Surg: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. Published Online: 2 June 2017.