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In my view the VNUS Closure procedure is the preferred technique to treat venous reflux because it requires no specific modifications to operating areas, is well tolerated by patients, requires minimal post-procedure analgesia and is highly effective at closing the vein.
- Dr. Ian Franklin
(Southamptom, England)
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Venous Reflux Disease
Venous Reflux Patient Demographics
It is estimated that ten times more patients suffer from venous insufficiency than peripheral arterial disease. Although often mistaken as a cosmetic problem, venous insufficiency can produce a number of clinical problems for the patient.
Venous insufficiency can significantly impact a person’s lifestyle, especially when the person’s job requires extended standing. Thousands of workdays are lost annually and a study conducted by the University of Edinburgh, put the total cost to the NHS at between £400m and £600m. (Julie this source is from the NHS NIC Website.
Of the estimated 5 million sufferers in the UK, many exhibit serious symptoms such as edema, skin changes and venous ulcers.
72% of women and 42% of men will experience varicose veins by the time they are in their 60s. Prevalence is highly correlated to age and gender.1
1 Barron HC, Ross BA. Varicose Veins: A guide to prevention and treatment. NY, NY: Facts on File, Inc. (An Infobase Holdings Company); 1995;vii.