We've been removing feeder veins to treat telangiectasis since the 70's. From 2005 on, we've been finding those veins by augmented reality and treating them with CLaCS (a combination of transdermal laser, skin cooling and Dextrose75%).
The prevalence of those feeder veins is significantly higher in a patient with telangiectasias comparing to a patient with no aesthetic concern on the leg (no visible telangiectasias or small varicosities)
What is your opinion/experience?
This is a poster we've presented at the World Congress of Phlebology and where you can get more info about the question. Looking forward your opinion!
Conference Paper Prevalence of small varicosities Among Patients With or With...
Dear Roberto,
Thank you for the interesting question.
I have been treating these feeder veins in the last 15 years. At the beginning only exceptionally, but nowadays I try to find them in every spider vein case. To find them Veinlight is used.
I think it is also important to find some hidden varicose stems or perforators. Previously I had some bad experience, and for this reason I now do US examination in every spider vein case.
Best wishes,
Imre
True Imre Bihari,
It is rare to have a simple telangiectasia, disconnected to feeder veins.
Duplex ultrasound helps to find them.
VeinLight illumination helps as well but augmented reality (VeinViewer) is the ideal way to diagnose and guide the treatment.
Hope to see you in Brazil at IMAP2016!
the website is ready www.imap.med.br
Best regards
Kasuo
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