CHENNAI Chennai: Varicose veins, a common condition in the broad category of chronic venous disease (CVD), affects about 25-30 per cent of adults worldwide. They occur when the valves in the leg veins do not work properly, causing blood flow to reverse, or 'venous reflux'. This causes blood to pool in the superficial veins, resulting in swelling, discomfort and symptoms such as leg pain, heaviness, swelling, varicose veins or skin discoloration.
Venous reflux testing may be recommended for patients with these symptoms to diagnose venous valve dysfunction and determine appropriate treatment. Advances in non-invasive diagnostic tools such as Doppler ultrasound and photoplethysmography (PPG) have transformed the management of venous disease.
“Venous reflux testing performed using a PPG sensor is important for assessing venous valve function. PPG technology transmits infrared light to the skin and measures the reflected signals on the sensor, providing accurate, real-time information on venous blood flow. This non-invasive test allows doctors to evaluate chronic venous insufficiency, accurately diagnose, monitor treatment and perform pre- and post-operative assessments,” said Wayne & Dr. Balakumar S, senior vascular surgeon at Foot Clinic, explains.
The advent of new techniques has consistently led to better results than traditional open surgery such as ligation and stripping. Minimally invasive procedures such as adhesive therapy and endovenous thermal ablation (ETA) with radiofrequency not only provide clinical benefits but also facilitate quicker recovery, allowing patients to resume daily activities sooner and with less discomfort. Can start.
He said advanced glue therapy, in which a medical adhesive substance is used to close the veins, eliminates the need for tumescent anesthesia and reduces the need for compression after the procedure, thereby increasing overall patient comfort. it occurs. These treatments provide permanent solutions for varicose veins, helping patients regain their quality of life in the short term and get long-term relief.
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