Vascular Surgery

Vascular surgery is a branch of surgery that deals with the restoration of all vascular systems (arteries, veins, lymphatics), except for the vessels of the heart, lungs, and brain, and essentially extends from the extremities to the carotid arteries.

Endovascular surgery has some advantages over open surgery. Advantages include shorter in- and out-of-hospital recovery periods, less pain and scarring, and lower mortality rates.

Vascular surgeons treat a variety of conditions related to the vascular system, including:

  • Aneurysm: swollen, enlarged spot in an artery;
  • Atherosclerosis: when plaque builds up inside the arteries, which can lead to restricted blood flow;
  • Carotid artery disease: coarctation or blockage of the carotid arteries;
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): a blood clot in a vein deep in the body;
  • Peripheral arterial disease: coarctation or blockage of the arteries of the upper and lower extremities.
  • Spider veins: mild form of varicose veins - also called varicose veins;
  • Blood vessel damage: after an injury.

In 2011, the Vascular Surgery Center was created at Apollonion Private Hospital with the ultimate goal of providing scientifically sound and technologically up-to-date diagnosis and treatment services for patients in the full spectrum of vascular diseases.

 

Αγγειοχειρουργική

VARICOSE VEINS, SPIDER VEINS, VENOUS DISEASES

Varicose veins, spider veins and venous diseases in general are a very common phenomenon that appear more often in women and usually involve the lower extremities of the human body. Although in some cases the patient does not report any particular symptoms, venous diseases usually cause heaviness, itching or even pain in the lower limbs, while their appearance has a significant impact on the patients' quality of life.

Venous diseases always follow an evolutionary course. This means that they deteriorate over time. In cases where the appropriate treatment is not carried out, there is a significantly increased chance of complications such as changes in the color and quality of the skin, venous ulcer and thrombosis. Complications that unfortunately put the patient at potentially great risk.

The aim of the Vascular Surgery Center is to make the diagnosis immediate and simple, as well as the treatment of these diseases painless, with excellent and immediate results.

An organized team staffed by specialized medical and paramedical staff as well as equipment with state-of-the-art machines ensures the proper and comprehensive provision of services to the vascular patient at the level of diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

DISEASES

Vascular diseases are divided into arterial, venous and lymphatic:

Arterial Diseases

  • Aneurysm of the abdominal aorta;
  • Carotid disease;
  • Aortoiliac occlusive disease;
  • Acute limb ischemia;
  • Occlusive peripheral arterial disease.

Venous Diseases

  • Spider veins;
  • Varicose veins;
  • Venous insufficiency;
  • Venous thrombosis;
  • Venous ulcers;
  • Pelvic congestion syndrome.
  • Lymphatic Diseases

Lymphatic Diseases

  • Lymphedema

Other Vascular Diseases

  • Popliteal artery aneurysm;
  • Carotid aneurysm;
  • Renal artery aneurysm;
  • Visceral artery aneurysm;
  • Aortoenteric communication;
  • Diabetic foot;
  • Intestinal ischemia;
  • Buerger's disease;
  • Pulmonary embolism;
  • Renal artery stenosis;
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome;
  • Occipital artery entrapment syndrome;
  • Key Intersection Syndrome;
  • Raynaud's Syndrome.

VASCULAR ACCESS

  • Indwelling central venous catheters;
  • dialysis catheters;
  • Ports;

DIAGNOSIS

  • Diagnosis of venous insufficiency;
  • Triplex Vascular Ultrasound.

SURGICAL TREATMENT

  • Arterial bypasses with autologous or synthetic grafts;
  • Angioplasty – placement of stents;
  • Intraluminal and classic surgical repair of aortic aneurysms;
  • Arterial embolectomy;
  • Arterial thromboendarterectomy;
  • Restoration of continuity of injured vessels;
  • Thrombolysis;
  • Treatment of venous insufficiency with stripping or Laser Ablation;
  • Sclerotherapy for varicose veins;
  • Artificial arteriovenous communication (fistula) in hemodialysis patients;
  • Pharmaceutical support of obstructive vasculitis;
  • Thermocoagulation for Vascular Diseases;
  • Intraluminal Treatment of Varicose Veins with Steam;
  • Compression – Elastic Socks;
  • Laser from the Skin for Vasculars;
  • Foam Sclerotherapy;
  • Intraluminal Laser for Varicose Veins;
  • Surgical Sphincterotomy;
  • Mini Phlebectomy.