Introduction: In the treatment of deep venous insufficiency (DVI), in addition to surgical interventions, internal compression therapy (ICT) using a paravalvular leak device, a percutaneous method, can also be employed. This study aims to present the early outcomes of ICT application in patients diagnosed with deep venous insufficiency exhibiting reflux at the saphenofemoral junction.Methods: This study included 28 patients with deep venous insufficiency who underwent ICT. The patients were followed for 6 months. Clinical findings and venous Doppler ultrasound (USG) results were recorded. Our study was conducted with a retrospective method.Results: There was a significant reduction in the mean reflux duration before the procedure and at 6 months post-procedure. Significant improvement was observed in the postoperative Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) and Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ) scores in all patients (p0.001).Conclusions: The aim of ICT is to narrow the vein diameter and achieve valve coaptation at the saphenofemoral junction. Consequently, we believe that ICT treatment significantly contributes to the improvement of deep venous insufficiency by preventing or reducing reflux in the venous system.
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