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Venous Stent

Acadiana Vascular Clinic:
Vein Center of Louisiana

Board Certified Vascular Surgeons located in
Lafayette, LA
Around 30 million Americans suffer from vein problems, such as varicose veins, spider veins, and reticular veins. The providers at the Vein Center of Louisiana, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, expertly treat these vein conditions with a variety of minimally invasive methods. While many see unsightly veins as a cosmetic problem, your painful and bulging blood vessels may be a sign of chronic venous insufficiency, which could lead to more serious complications if left untreated. For a consultation regarding your vein health, call or request an appointment online today.
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Acadiana Vascular Clinic:
Vein Center of Louisiana

Board Certified Vascular Surgeons located in
Lafayette, LA
Around 30 million Americans suffer from vein problems, such as varicose veins, spider veins, and reticular veins. The providers at the Vein Center of Louisiana, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, expertly treat these vein conditions with a variety of minimally invasive methods. While many see unsightly veins as a cosmetic problem, your painful and bulging blood vessels may be a sign of chronic venous insufficiency, which could lead to more serious complications if left untreated. For a consultation regarding your vein health, call or request an appointment online today.
337-289-9700Request Appointment

Venous Stent

A venous stent is a small, expandable metal tube used to treat venous diseases such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), chronic venous insufficiency, and other conditions that cause narrowing or blockage of veins (venous stenosis). These conditions can lead to impaired blood flow, causing pain, swelling, and potentially more serious complications. The primary goal of venous stenting is to restore normal blood flow through the affected vein by providing structural support to keep the vein open.

The process of placing a venous stent typically incorporates the following steps:

Preparation: The patient is placed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the location of the affected vein and the complexity of the procedure. The area where the stent will be inserted is cleaned and sterilized.

Access: A healthcare professional, usually an interventional radiologist or vascular specialist, gains access to the venous system by inserting a small needle into a suitable vein, often in the groin or neck area. A guidewire is then threaded through the needle and advanced to the site of the narrowing or blockage, using real-time imaging techniques like fluoroscopy or ultrasound for guidance.

Balloon angioplasty: In some cases, a balloon catheter may be inserted over the guidewire and positioned at the site of the blockage. The balloon is then inflated to compress the blockage and dilate the vein, creating more space for the stent to be placed. Afterward, the balloon is deflated and removed.

Stent placement: A stent, preloaded onto a catheter, is advanced over the guidewire to the site of the narrowed or blocked vein. Once in position, the stent is expanded, either by inflating a balloon within the stent or through self-expansion, depending on the type of stent being used. The expanded stent provides structural support to the vein, keeping it open and allowing blood to flow freely through it.

Completion: Once the stent is properly placed and expanded, the guidewire and catheter are removed, and the initial access site is closed, often with manual pressure or a small closure device. A compression bandage may be applied to the area to minimize the risk of bleeding.

After the procedure, patients are generally encouraged to walk and resume normal activities, although strenuous activities should be avoided for a period of time as recommended by the healthcare professional. The use of venous stents can offer significant relief from symptoms and improve overall blood flow, reducing the risk of complications associated with venous diseases.

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