What can I expect during endovenous ablation of vericose veins?

What can I expect during endovenous ablation of vericose veins?

Kenneth W. Chin (M.D., F.A.C.R.) gives expert video advice on: What is 'endovenous ablation of varicose veins'?; What are the benefits of endovenous ablation of vericose veins?; What are the risks of endovenous ablation of vericose veins? and more...

During the endovenous ablation of vericose veins procedure, you can expect a small amount of pain when local anesthetic is applied to the vein. A catheter, or a thin plastic tube is passed up into the vein while you are anesthetised. The catheter is then withdrawn through the vein in order to heat it up and close it down. After the procedure, you'll be having dressings and stockings placed around the leg.