Mayela traveled from Cusco to Lima looking for a definitive solution for her legs… and she found it. For quite some time, she had suffered from discomfort, heaviness, and the presence of dilated veins that affected her health. That was when she decided to consult a varicose vein specialist, Dr. Paulo Huachalla, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with extensive experience in […]
We present the case of a patient who underwent varicose vein surgery on both legs twenty years ago. Over time, the varicose veins reappeared, causing edema, pigmentation, dryness, new varicose clusters, and, in addition, osteoarthritis in the knees. The Importance of Doppler Ultrasound Evaluation In the surgery performed two decades ago, Doppler ultrasound was not used as part of the […]
In this presentation, we showcase the advanced management of venous disease in a patient with great saphenous trunk venous insufficiency in the left lower limb. To reach this stage — the minimally invasive procedure, the Cardiovascular Surgeon performed a physical evaluation of the patient and a venous Doppler ultrasound to identify the affected veins. Chosen Treatment: Thermal Ablation with Endovenous […]
It is common to receive many patients with severely dilated varicose veins. Many of these patients report having previously received sclerotherapy treatment at other medical centers. In these cases, sclerotherapy did not work because only the outer (superficial) part of the problem was treated, while the root cause was internal. That’s why it is very important to understand that sclerotherapy […]
Case of the Day – Patient with Varicose Veins for 15 Years In today’s case, Dr. Paulo Huachalla Coronel, Cardiovascular Surgeon in Lima, presents a patient who came in for a consultation after suffering from the discomfort of venous disease for 15 years. The Patient’s Physical Evaluation During the physical examination, the patient showed varicose veins around the ankle and […]
On this occasion, Dr. Paulo Huachalla Coronel, a Cardiovascular Surgeon in Lima, treats a patient presenting with a varicose ulcer caused by chronic venous disease that was not treated in time. Before determining the appropriate varicose vein treatment, the specialist performed a venous Doppler ultrasound—a key diagnostic tool that revealed venous insufficiency in the trunk of the great saphenous vein. […]
No. Varicose veins are not a condition exclusive to women. While it’s true that women are more frequently affected by this venous disease, this is mainly due to factors such as genetics, hormonal changes, and pregnancy, which contribute to vein dilation and weakening of the vein walls. However, men are not risk-free. Venous insufficiency is a condition that can affect […]
Today, Dr. Paulo Huachalla, a Cardiovascular Surgeon and varicose vein specialist, examines the case of a patient presenting with an incompetent perforator vein. Perforator veins are part of the venous system; they carry blood from the superficial venous system toward the deep muscular system. In this case, the blood flows in the opposite direction (from deep to superficial) causing the […]
Varicose veins are a common condition that often appears in the lower limbs, particularly in the legs. They are frequently caused by modern sedentary lifestyles, jobs that require long hours of standing, or genetic factors. In varicose veins, the valve system that prevents blood from flowing backward becomes damaged, making it difficult for blood to return to the heart. This […]
Many patients who contact us often ask: “How much does varicose vein surgery cost?” In general terms, the price can range from $2,000 to $5,000 USD, depending on a series of important factors such as: Factors That Affect the Cost of Varicose Vein Surgery Procedures complexity and risk level Duration of the surgery Surgical technique Medical team Supplies and materials […]