ClosureFast Procedure
ClosureFast Procedure (previously known as VNUS Closure)
Advantages and Benefits of the ClosureFast/VNUS Closure Procedure include:
- Outpatient procedure
- Very little downtime; normal activity can be resumed within 1-2 days
- Minimally-invasive; not an open surgical procedure
- Little to no scarring
- Long lasting relief from symptoms
Extensive clinical tests involving thousands of patients throughout the United States and Europe demonstrated that the ClosureFast Procedure is effective at occluding (closing) veins and reducing patient symptoms. Published studies have shown that at 12 and 24 months following the ClosureFastProcedure, over 90% of treated veins remained reflux free.
Before and After ClosureFast Procedure
Using ultrasound, your physician will position the ClosureFast catheter into the diseased vein through a small opening in the skin. The tiny radiofrequency powered catheter delivers heat to the vein wall. After sealing the vein, blood flow redirects to healthy veins, thus reducing or eliminating the appearance of enlarged, diseased veins. The ClosureFast procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and typically takes about 30 minutes. Local anesthesia is used for patient comfort. In some cases, this procedure is performed in conjunction with Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy.
ClosureFast Procedure for Varicose 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. Patients who undergo the ClosureFast procedure typically resume normal activities within a day.
How is the ClosureFast Procedure different from vein stripping?
Vein stripping is an invasive surgical procedure that requires removing the vein through an incision during surgery. Vein stripping is typically performed in the operating room under full anesthesia. The ClosureFast Procedure, on the other hand, does not require surgery nor the removal of the vein. Instead, the vein is left in place and is closed using a special catheter inserted through a very small puncture. Because the ClosureFast Procedure is less invasive, recovery time is shortened from a few weeks on average for vein stripping to about one day for the ClosureFast Procedure. Additionally, the ClosureFast Procedure is performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia.
