Nearly 50 percent of the adult population suffers from undesirable, sometimes painful, vein diseases. If this is you, then now’s the time to do something for yourself. Whether you have spider veins or varicose veins, The Vein Center at Portland Surgical Associates has the solution.

Minimally invasive surgical treatment is now available in our comfortable, office based setting for comprehensive treatment custom tailored to your needs.

The Problem
Venous insufficiency syndromes are caused by a failure of valves in the veins of the leg, allowing venous blood to escape from its normal path of flow UP the leg and instead reflux backward DOWN the leg.

When venous valves are working correctly, every movement of the leg causes blood to be pumped inward and up the leg. As we walk, the normal pressure in the venous system of the lower leg is nearly zero. Immediately after walking, the early standing pressure in the normal leg remains low. In patients whose leg vein valves have failed, the column of standing blood in the veins of the leg remains high, even while walking. This increase in the pressure of the blood within the veins of the leg further damages the valves.

Untreated venous insufficiency in the leg causes a progressive syndrome involving pain, swelling, skin changes, and eventual tissue breakdown.*
* eMedicine - Venous Insufficiency Article by Craig Feid, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FACPh.htm

Frequency
70% of women and 40% of men have some degree of venous insufficiency. One million of these people will have developed a leg ulcer and for 100,000, this will lead to permanent disability.

Treatment
Treatment may take the form of specialized stockings, injection therapy, laser ablation (ELVT) or, in extreme cases, skin grafting.

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Last Updated: 23-Apr-2007