Successful glue ablation of a great saphenous vein stump aneurysm in a recurrent varicose veins case

• Shirinbek O.
• Odinokova S.N.
• Mnatsakanyan G.V.

Abstract

The potential and applicability of the cyanoacrylate adhesive closure (CAC) in superficial venous incompetence is constantly expanding. Since its advent, registration and permission for use, a broad international experience has been gained in applying glue ablation into routine clinical practice. However, there are no distinct indications and limitations for the use of CAC regarding the diameter of the truncal vein. The subsequent result in the form of occlusion or possible recanalization of large veins remains an issue that has not been fully studied. We report a successful case of using the VenaSeal Closure System for the treatment of an aneurysm of the stump of the great saphenous vein with a diameter of 5 cm in a recurrent varicose veins case.

Keywords:cyanoacrylate adhesive closure; glue ablation; cyanoacrylate embolization; varicose veins; non-thermal non-tumescent methods; venous aneurysm

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