Venous Ulcers
What you need to know about venous ulcers.
What is a venous ulcer?
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A Case Study
An active 40-year-old woman with a history of a lifestyle limiting venous leg ulcer on her left ankle. After multiple failed skin graft attempts, she was referred to Dr. Tahara who diagnosed her with Chronic Venous Insufficiency. She had a duplex ultrasound performed in our office which identified a Left Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) with significant reflux. She underwent Radio Frequency Ablation on her left GSV and subsequently had complete closure of her wound.
How are venous ulcers treated?
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PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE
Dr. Tahara will provide you with detailed instructions about how to prepare for the procedure during your initial evaluation. Dr. Tahara also explores your medical history during pre-op evaluation, including inquiries about recent illnesses, existing medical conditions, and any allergies you have or medications you’re taking. He will carefully explain how you should manage your regular medications, food, and drink just prior to the procedure. As a typical example, you may be told not to eat or drink anything several hours before arrival. You may also be asked to wear loose and comfortable clothing and refrain from wearing jewelry.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE
The Allegheny Vein and Vascular nursing staff will call you about 24 hours after your procedure to check up on you. Typically, the patient will also come in for a followup visit with Dr. Tahara about a week after the procedure is completed. From there on out, you will be scheduled for office visits and duplex ultrasound appointments as necessary.
IMPORTANT: It is vital that patients keep their followup appointments. The reason for this is that vascular disease is not something that just goes away. It is a process that continues, even after any necessary procedures have been performed. Regular monitoring of your condition will be required in order to help you realize your best possible outcome for the long term.
ALL THINGS VASCULAR
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