Ronald G. Bush M.D., F.A.C.S., Develops New Technique and Protocols for Treating Varicose Leg Veins.Business Editors CENTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2002 Midwest Vein Treatment Clinic - Ronald G. Bush M.D., F.A.C.S., nationally recognized, board certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. Vascular and Thoracic Surgeon develops new technique and protocols for treating varicose varicose /var·i·cose/ (var´i-kos) variceal or variciform; of the nature of or pertaining to a varix; unnaturally and permanently distended. var·i·cose adj. leg veins. Until recently, the removal of varicose veins Varicose Veins Definition Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that are usually seen in the legs. Description required stripping and surgical intervention. This new technique is performed with local anesthetic local anesthetic n. An agent that, when applied directly to mucous membranes or when injected about the nerves, produces loss of sensation by inhibiting nerve excitation or conduction. using a special instrument designed by Dr. Bush. Patients can resume normal activities in two to three days. By utilizing a special technique combined with the Diode laser Dr. Bush has revolutionized the treatment of venous disease. He has performed more than 400 cases using this technique called ELAS ELAS Elastic ELAS Equitable Life Assurance Society ELAS Ethnikos Laikos Apeleftherotikos Stratos (Greek: National Popular Liberation Army) ELAS Enhanced Logbook Automation System (US Army aviation initiative) (Endoluminal laser ablation of the saphenous vein). The results have been compelling with 95% of the treated saphenous veins having been successfully closed. More than 85% of all patients with saphenous saphenous /sa·phe·nous/ (sah-fe´nus) pertaining to or associated with a saphena; applied to certain arteries, nerves, veins, etc. insufficiency no longer need traditional stripping. Dr. Bush's new local anesthetic technique enables him to perform all leg vein procedures in his office. Dr. Bush is one of the few surgeons in the Untied States that specializes in treating only venous disease. He utilizes a variety of treatment modalities that focus on the patient's individual needs. This new diode laser is also being used to eliminate spider veins, which are the small blue and red vessels visible within the skin. Patients who suffer from spider veins are experiencing an 80-90% resolution in one treatment with this new Diode laser. For over a decade, Dr. Bush has been training physicians nationally and internationally on the treatment of varicose and spider veins. He offers private training programs for physicians at the Midwest Vein Treatment Clinic and conducts seminars across the U.S. and internationally on a regular basis. |
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