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Method and apparatus for treating varicose veins

  • US 5,611,357 A
  • Filed: 02/09/1995
  • Issued: 03/18/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A minimally invasive method for treating a varicose vein, comprising the steps of:

  • ligating the junction between said vein and deep veins of the patient'"'"'s leg;

    opening at least one small incision through a skin layer adjacent to a varicose region of said vein;

    at least partially obstructing said vein through said at least one small incision; and

    closing said at least one small incision.

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