The vein simply becomes fibrous tissue after treatment. Over time, the vein will gradually incorporate into surrounding tissue. One study reported that 89% of treated veins are indistinguishable from other body tissue one year after the Closure procedure was performed.6
6 Pichot O, Sessa C, Chandler JG, Nuta M, Perrin M. Role of duplex imaging in endovenous obliteration for primary venous insufficiency. J. Endovasc Ther 2000;7:451-9.
The Cornwall Vein Clinic was established in 2007 to provide access to the latest treatments for venous disease to patients in Cornwall, Devon, and the South West peninsula.
Tel: 01872 308 520
Fax: 01872 308 521
Penventinnie Lane
Treliske
Truro
Cornwall TR1 3UP
Tel: 01872 226 100
We will no longer be accepting new patient referrals after 31st December 2021, but will continue to provide follow-up services to our existing patients, as well as our medicolegal services.
New patients seeking varicose vein treatments are advised to make enquiries via www.ramsayhealth.co.uk.