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The London Bridge Hospital: Varicose vein treatment in London

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The London Bridge Hospital has established an international reputation for varicose vein treatment and surgery. The hospital provides the very highest standards of clinical skills and nursing care in a comfortable, newly-refurbished hospital overlooking the River Thames and Tower Bridge.
 
Dedicated and highly trained staff at every level ensure that patients with varicose vein problems receive the best possible treatment, making your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. All clinical staff are professionally registered and undergo a range of annual updates. These include basic and advanced life support, infection control, health & safety and customer care. In addition staff undertake numerous post graduate educational courses to ensure that patients receive the most up to date and experienced based care.
 
The GP Liaison Department works closely with the varicose vein surgeons who see patients at London Bridge Hospital and they have a dedicated and caring approach in finding you the earliest appointment possible.
 
For an appointment or for any further information on varicose vein surgery and treatment, please call London Bridge Hospital on 020 7407 3100 or send an email.
 

Varicose vein treatment

 

What are varicose veins?

Varicose veins are prominent superficial veins which may present as a purely cosmetic problem but may also cause symptoms which include pain, aching, cramp, restlessness and ulceration. The principle investigation is duplex ultrasound imaging which identifies deep superficial vein problems. Based on these investigations, the most appropriate form of treatment can be offered. Treatments offered include surgical treatment, junctional ligation and removal of superficial veins, laser ablation of superficial veins, ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy and microsclerotherpy. One or a combination of these treatments would produce a good cosmetic and functional result.
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Laser treatment of varicose veins

Laser technology can now be used for treatment. The consultants can offer a one-stop diagnosis using a Duplex scanner which means only one visit to the clinic is necessary before treatment. Most patients will be suitable for laser treatment which can be performed under local anaesthetic and involves a much shorter recovery time. A general anaesthetic under theatre conditions can still be used, if preferred by the patient.
 

VNUS Closure of Varicose Veins

The principle is exactly the same as for laser treatment except that a gentler heat is used - it is generated by radiofrequency waves.


"Traditional" Open-type Varicose Vein Surgery

When carried out by an experienced surgeon and with intra-operative ultrasound guidance, this is still considered by most experienced vascular surgeons to be the gold-standard.
 

Micro-Injection-Sclero-Therapy of Thread Veins

In micro-injection sclerotherapy (MIST) an irritant solution is injected into the thread veins - also called spider veins and telangiectasias. This causes inflammation and destruction of the venule and, with time, the body's scavenging cells - the macrophages - clear the area leaving a very gratifying cosmetic result - as soon as six weeks with the fine thread veins but, occasionally, with the larger thread veins or reticular veins, there may be brownish skin-staining which can take up to two years to clear. Indeed, with larger varicose veins, the staining may never clear completely.
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Facilities at the London Bridge Hospital

The London Bridge Hospital has over 100 rooms, making it one of the largest private hospitals in the UK. Standard in-patient rooms are single with air conditioning and en-suite bathroom facilities including a shower.  Many rooms overlook the River Thames whilst others overlook the attractive internal atrium.
 
Each bedroom has TV, satellite channels, radio, direct dial telephone, a fridge and Nurse Call system. If requested they can provide daily newspapers, books and a number of business services.
 
A different menu for each day of the week gives you a choice of dishes including vegetarian options. Their chef will cater for special diets while their dietician will recommend the dishes that are most appropriate for you.
 
London Bridge Hospital has a great deal of experience in meeting the cultural needs of international patients and offers a service which provides support from the moment a medical report is received right through to assistance with arranging transport home, ensuring international patients feel at ease about coming to London for treatment and feel at home during their stay at London Bridge Hospital.
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Contact details

The London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London SE1 2PR
 
Tel:  +44 (0)20 7407 3100
        +44 (0)20 7234 2009 - appointments
Fax: +44 (0)20 7407 3162
 
 
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