Cryosurgery for the Treatment of Varicosities: Cosmetics and Effectiveness

Abstract

Varicosities occur in 1.8% of women and in 1.1% of men at age 30–39 years. They may cause serious complications such as inflammantion of superficial veins, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism. Only surgery can give satisfactory therapeutic and cosmetic results. The use of cryosurgery in surgical treatment of lower-extremity varicosities considerably increases the surgeon's potential. The use of cryosurgical probe shortens the procedure and enables removal of varicosities through a single incision. An indisputable advantage of cryosurgery in the treatment of lower extremity varicosities is its effectiveness and excellent cosmetic effect.