Why would the surgeon have me be put under general anesthesia for this procedure. I keep reading how its normally done under local anesthetic? Is there a preference to which one is better? I know general anesthesia is riskier. This is also being done at a surgery center! There is no other option.
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Luminous try not to worry. First of all, for simple varicose veins there usually is no need to get them treated right away. Yes over time they can progress and affect the health of your skin and even lead leg sores if not treated. However, this is a very slow process. The treatment for varicose...
Everything in life has risks, including doing nothing. Chronic Venous Insufficiency and varicose veins cause many more cases of secondary lymphedema than the treatments of these conditions. While there are risks with treatment, they are very rare, especially in experienced hands.
Luminous, Deep Venous Insufficiency is best treated with medical grade compression stockings or garments. Superficial Venous Insufficiency [SVI ] can be effectively treated with Endovenous Vein Laser Therapy or EVLT for a insufficient Saphenous Vein and phlebectomy or US Guided Foam...
