An endovascular sheath device for use with a thermal treatment apparatus
is provided. The device includes a longitudinal tube which is designed to
receive a thermal treatment device and is designed to be inserted into a
blood vessel. An ultrasonically visible reinforcement element is disposed
along the length of the longitudinal tube. The reinforcement element such
as a braided wire provides several functions including increased
visibility under ultrasound, clearer identification of sheath tip, and
increased durability to protect the fiber from needle punctures during
tumescent injections into the perivenous space. The wire reinforcement
also increases shaft torquability and kink resistance during sheath
insertion and withdrawal.