Fortis Hospital, Mohali introduces MOCA Method to deal with varicose veins, Well being Information, ET HealthWorld

Chandigarh: Fortis Hospital, Mohali has launched a brand new approach Mechanico Chemical Ablation of the Varicose Veins (MOCA) to deal with Varicose Veins for the primary time in India. This contemporary approach doesn’t require utility of tumescent anesthesia. A particular catheter is launched within the vein of the affected person and vein is ablated together with foam sclerotherapy. Dr Ravul Jindal, Director, Vascular Surgical procedure, Fortis Hospital, Mohali spoke about this distinctive approach.

Varicose Veins can happen in any a part of the physique however it’s particularly seen in legs. Past being a beauty concern, this painful situation ends in enlarged and gnarled veins and it ought to be handled on the earliest to keep away from any additional complexity. A few of the most typical signs embrace veins which are purple or blue in colour together with twisted veins. The brand new MOCA therapy makes use of a patented Flebogrif catheter which is a comparatively new endovascular approach to remedy venous reflux illness.

Talking in regards to the approach, Dr Ravul Jindal mentioned, “It is a approach that wax eloquence within the therapy of varicose veins as towards conventional technique that require anesthesia and hospitalization. It’s designed in a technique to plug any probability of its recurrence or a path of a number of cuts. The brand new therapy is just not solely much less painful however can deal with a leg in 20 minutes and inside two hours earlier than the affected person can go house. It is vital that an knowledgeable like vascular surgeon carry out this surgical procedure.”

The ailment is often characterised by aching and heavy legs, ankle swelling, dilated bluish bulge below the pores and skin, redness, dryness and itchiness of pores and skin. In some folks, the pores and skin above ankle might shrink as a result of fats beneath it turns into laborious. The signs additionally embrace whitened, irregular scar-like patches that may seem on the ankles or affected person can have power non-healing ulcers. Dr Jindal mentioned the illness marks a sign of a malfunction of venous system and ought to be evaluated by a vascular surgical procedure specialist.

Dr Jindal additional mentioned, “Even after the process, the affected person is on fewer drugs and post-procedure care. There are not any cuts or stitches. Because it causes minimal injury to tissues, it’s particularly helpful in sufferers who’re on blood thinners, are overweight, have a groin an infection, and are previous or sufferers who’re afraid of surgical procedure. Sufferers can return to regular life inside 24 hours, aside from endeavor vigorous train.”