Hot steam process

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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steam vein sclerosis; SVS

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Minimally invasive procedure for the intraluminal surgical treatment of insufficient veins (see below varicose vein surgery).

General definitionThis section has been translated automatically.

First, the insufficient truncal vein at the distal point of insufficiency is punctured or exposed under ultrasound control. The SVS handpiece is then fitted with an adapter and check valve and fixed on the cannula. Via a radially radiating fiber, 120C hot steam flows into the vein. During this therapy phase the catheter is continuously retracted.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Kendler M et al (2012) Operative procedures in phlebology. SDDG 10: 157-163

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer