Large, bulging veins close to the skin's surface are often found in the lower legs and feet and are called varicose. Because we walk, stand and run on our feet, veins in our lower legs and feet receive quite a bit of blood pressure.
Varicose veins can be more than a cosmetic concern since they impede blood flow and hinder the return of oxygen-depleted blood from the lower legs and back to the heart and lungs. The usual cause for this is damaged valves within the veins that allow backward blood flow and pooling of blood resulting in enlarged veins. Untreated veins can lead to serious medical conditions with associated pain, inflammation and discoloration.
Ambulatory phlebectomy—small incisions or needle punctures are used to extract the problematic veins with a phlebectomy hook. A hook is inserted into a micro-incision in the leg. A section of the vein is hooked and then removed through the incision. With this procedure, a compression bandage is worn for two weeks. This minimizes swelling and discomfort and allows for proper healing.
About Hogue Vein Institute - FargoAt this Fargo vein clinic, patients have found success through the treatments and procedures offered by Dr. Roger Hogue and his team of medical professionals. There are several treatment options available, allowing many patients to have more than one option when seeking treatment for varicose veins and spider veins. This Fargo vein clinic understands the urgency in which some patients seek treatment due to the discomfort and heaviness in the legs that varicose veins may cause. They may also bring a great deal of embarrassment to some patients due to the unattractive appearance of the condition.
Patients at this Fargo vein clinic are treated using the latest and most proven equipment and technology in the field to cater to their well-being. Among the treatments available are compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, varicose vein surgery, laser and light therapy and microphlebectomy. Patients in need of vein treatment in the Fargo, North Dakota area have found success through this facility.
