CLOSUREFAST PROCEDURE OUR TREATMENTS
Seek relief from vein disease with the ClosureFast™ Procedure.
ClosureFast Procedure
Thermal vein closure
The ClosureFast™ procedure uses radiofrequency energy or heat to close the diseased vein, which redirects blood flow to healthy veins.
HOW IT WORKS
The ClosureFast procedure is performed on an outpatient basis.
- Using ultrasound, the physician will position the catheter into the diseased vein through a small opening in the skin.
- The small catheter delivers heat to the vein wall, causing it to shrink and the vein to seal closed.
- Once the diseased vein is closed, blood will reroute itself 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. The doctor may encourage walking, and refraining from extended standing and strenuous activities for a period of time. The average patient typically resumes normal activities within a few days.1
RELATED CONTENT
1
Almeida JI, et al. Radiofrequency endovenous ClosureFAST versus laser ablation for the treatment of great saphenous reflux: A multicenter, single-blinded, randomized study (RECOVERY Study). J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2009 Jun;20(6):752-9.
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Proebstle TM, Alm BJ, Göckeritz O, et al. Five-year results from the prospective European multicentre cohort study on radiofrequency segmental thermal ablation for incompetent great saphenous veins. Br J Surg. February 2015;102(3):212-218.