How the Closure Procedure Works
The Closure procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Using ultrasound, your physician will position the Closure catheter into the diseased vein, through a small opening in the skin. The tiny catheter delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall. As the RF energy is delivered and the catheter is withdrawn, the vein wall is heated, causing the collagen in the wall to shrink and the vein to close. Once the diseased vein is closed, blood is re-routed to other healthy veins.
Following the procedure, a simple bandage is placed over the insertion site, and additional compression may be provided to aid healing. Your doctor may encourage you to walk, and to refrain from extended standing and strenuous activities for a period of time.
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Patients who undergo the Closure procedure typically resume normal activities within a day. Clinical Statistics
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Rory A. Satterfield, M.D.
Rory A. Satterfield, M.D. received his medical degree from the University of California at San Diego , followed by a one year Medicine internship at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis , Missouri . He completed his Diagnostic Radiology residency and Body & Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis . Mallinckrodt is associated with Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Childrens Hospital.
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