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August 12, 2011

Stasis ulcers are open wounds on the medial or lateral portion of the calf or foot that are at risk of infection. They may take a long time to heal and they may need the assistance of a podiatrist or wound clinic to help them […]

What are Perforator Veins?

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July 29, 2011

A perforator vein is a small vein that connects the deep and superficial systems together. They are usually short in length and have only a few valves in them. They can have reflux just like other veins in the legs. These small connector veins run […]

How long will my treatment plan take?

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July 13, 2011

Every patient at IVC is unique. Therefore, everyone is not going to be the same. Most patients will have a treatment plan that will take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks up to 14 to 16 weeks depending on how many veins need treatment. The […]

Why must I have an ultrasound after every procedure?

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July 6, 2011

It is very important to utilize ultrasound after each procedure to check the areas that have been treated for two things. First, we are checking the area of treatment for successful vein closure. Second, we are looking for any problems or complications from the procedure, […]

What Are Varicoceles?

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May 25, 2011

Varicoceles are a relatively common condition (affecting approximately 10 percent of men) that tend to occur in young men, usually during the second or third decade of life. Sometimes these varicoceles cause no symptoms and are harmless, but sometimes a varicocele can cause pain, atrophy […]

How is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Diagnosed and Treated?

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May 2, 2011

The diagnosis of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is best confirmed using pelvic venography performed in the hospital. A pelvic ultrasound or other imaging study is performed prior to the venogram to rule out any anatomical abnormalities. A venogram is performed on an outpatient basis, and takes […]

What Is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?

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April 22, 2011

There are many different causes of pelvic pain, but sometimes it is related to the existence of ovarian and pelvic varicose veins. Varicose veins are a result of valves in the veins that don’t work correctly. Valves are designed to help veins return blood to […]

What should I address first, my pelvis or my legs?

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April 7, 2011

Often times our female patients have both leg varicose veins and pelvic varicose veins. Although these veins are in different locations both sources can be symptomatic to the patient. The question then becomes “which do I treat first?” The problematic veins although similar in […]

What Should I Expect After Ambulatory Phlebectomy?

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March 14, 2011

Patients will often experience significant bruising, significant redness and a feeling of warmth in the areas of treatment. These issues will typically resolve within one to two weeks. You may also experience bleeding from a phlebectomy site. This can be quite significant. If you encounter […]

Will My Sclerotherapy Procedure Be Painful?

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January 27, 2011

Sclerotherapy uses ultrasound guidance to inject a medication into veins, causing scarring to occur and closing the vein permanently. This procedure is routinely used at IVC and patients want to know how this procedure compares to EndoVenous Thermal Ablation (EVTA) as far as pain caused […]