Perforator Vein Treatment in Mesa, AZ

If vein disease goes untreated, pressure can build up in the veins in the calves. In order to minimize swelling of the foot and ankle, the body will send blood in a reversed direction towards veins within the musculature. These transit veins are called perforator veins.

As these perforator veins move inward toward the body, they begin to connect the superficial venous system with the deep venous system, making the perforator vein a link between the two like a rung between two rails of a ladder.

The board-certified vein specialists at Tri-City Vein and Vascular Center have extensive experience diagnosing and treating perforator veins. Call (480) 835-6100 to request an appointment at our vein center in Mesa.

Dangers of Untreated Perforator Veins

In some patients, the failure to address these perforator veins can contribute to persistent symptoms and chronic venous insufficiency. The building pressure within these veins not only lead to a worsened appearance of the superficial veins, but can also cause circulatory problems that may increase the patient’s probability of developing:

• Edema
• Dermatitis
• Skin ulcers
• Discoloration of the skin

Perforator Vein Treatment Options

Thankfully, it is still possible to prevent such serious outcomes by treating your perforator veins. Patients suffering from perforator veins have several treatment options available to them as well.

Radiofrequency Ablation

Recent advancements in technology have led to other perforator vein treatment methods that can reduce surgery time and potential complications from surgery. One of the most popular treatment options is radiofrequency ablation.

A special, pencil-like probe is inserted through a tiny nick in the skin after a small dose of numbing agent is administered. Through application of heat, the probe seals the vein within minutes.

Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy

Another newly favored form of perforator vein treatment is ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy. Foam sclerotherapy is especially helpful in treating large veins that are otherwise unsealable using more traditional techniques.

Foam sclerotherapy entails using an ultrasound to locate the problematic vein and then injecting foam into the vein to close it. Foam sclerotherapy is also often used to treat varicose and spider veins of the legs, feet, hands, and arms.