After high intensity focused ultrasound treatment prostate specific. antigen decreased to a median nadir of 0.15 ng/ml. Median prostate specific antigen. at 3 and 6 months was 0.30 and 0.54 ng/ml, respectively. At 6 months the negative. biopsy rate was 66.1%.
Another treatment such as ambulatory phlebectomy can cost $1,000 to $3,000 per leg. Endovenous laser or radiofrequency ablation, which uses a laser to get rid of the vein without removing it, can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $7,500 to complete the entire job. This procedure will depend on your location and how much of the vein/s need to be treated.
Complications. Vein disease does not go away by itself and may worsen over time if ignored or treatment is delayed. Complications of untreated varicose veins may include: Thrombophlebitis: Blood flow in the superficial varicose veins is often sluggish and may result in blood clots near the surface of the skin. Superficial vein thrombosis (clots) rarely cause serious problems but can be very painful and may require further evaluation and treatment.