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The objective of the A.S.V.A.L. method is to be at the same time preventive, less aggressive and more precise, and its principle is based on a new concept which calls into question the principles of the traditional surgery. |
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Downward evolution of the superficial venous insufficiency (traditional approach). |
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Radical solution: the traditional surgical method consists in removing the collateral veins AND the saphenous vein, judged responsible for the varicose veins, relying on the remaining veins to carry the blood up to the heart. The operation, rather heavy, requires anaesthesia and hospitalization. |
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Traditional treatment by crossectomy-stripping, |
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THE A.S.V.A.L. APPROACH |
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Ascending evolution of the superficial venous insufficiency (A.S.V.A.L. method). |
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Soft solution: the A.S.V.A.L. method aims at solely withdrawing only the collateral veins which are a problem, under local anaesthesia. The saphenous vein is preserved. Even when this one is affected by the varicose veins, the fact of acting on the small lower veins can enable it to fully regain its functions. |
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Treatment by selective ablation of the varicose veins under local anaesthesia (A.S.V.A.L. method). |
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