What to expect during the procedure?

Ultrasound will be used to reveal the problem vein and its path throughout your body. Guided by ultrasound, a fine needle is slowly inserted into the affected vein and the solution is released. Each injection delivers around 0.1 to 0.4 mL of the solution and is injected at an interval of 2 to 3 cm until the entire vein has been treated. The solution, works by irritating the lining of the vein causing it to swell shut and block the flow of blood. After the needle is removed, the area is compressed with a bandage

Why ultrasound is important?

During sclerotherapy, ultrasound is used to visualise the veins as they are being injected. It’s an integral part of the process because ultrasound helps the doctor see exactly where the sclerosing solution is going. It works by bouncing high frequency sound waves off internal structures, forming an image below the skin’s surface.

ACCREDITATION

Accreditation

The Vein Institute is fully accredited against the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) Standards established by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQHC).

DIAS is a national accreditation program that is applicable to healthcare providers offering Medicare-funded diagnostic imaging services.

The DIAS Standards provide a consistent statement on the level of care consumers can expect from diagnostic imaging practices. The standards aim to protect the public from harm and improve the quality of imaging delivered.