Elektrochirurgisches Instrument zur Therapie von Varizen

摘要

The invention pertains to an electrosurgical instrument for therapeutic treatment of varices, especially small varicose dilatations of the cutaneous veins. The object of the invention is to provide a surgical instrument for rapid, reliable and minimally discomforting therapy of small varicose dilatations of the cutaneous veins and similar disorders, ensuring the lowest possible rate of recidivism while minimizing side effects. This is accomplished by the invention in that the instrument (1) has two forklike, protruding needle electrodes (6, 7) which connect to different poles of an electrical power source and which are each partially enclosed in an electrical insulating layer, with the forward tip region (6a, 7a) of the needle electrodes (6, 7) left open.