The radiofrequency VNUS Closure^® procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for superficial venous reflux, a condition that develops when valves that usually keep blood flowing out of your legs become damaged or diseased, resulting in a backward flow of blood. This leads to symptoms such as pain, swelling and varicose veins.

The VNUS Closure procedure eliminates reflux by closing the problem vein through a patented method: A thin catheter is inserted into the vein through a small opening. The catheter delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall, causing it to heat, collapse, and seal shut. Once the diseased vein is closed, other healthy veins take over and empty blood from your legs.

The VNUS Closure procedure is a less painful and less invasive alternative to surgically removing (stripping) the troublesome vein from your leg, with a shorter recovery period than with vein stripping.

In fact, three randomized trials of VNUS Closure versus vein stripping have proven that the VNUS Closure procedure has less pain, quicker return to daily activities, quicker return to work, and superior quality of life outcomes. A recent study demonstrated the VNUS Closure procedure has significantly less bruising as well.

The VNUS Closure procedure is the only minimally invasive treatment option with multiple national and regional medical policies with insurers. Most major health plans have positive coverage policy for the VNUS Closure procedure (endovenous radiofrequency ablation). As with any vein procedure, medical necessity must be established and documented to obtain insurance coverage.

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