Endovenous Laser Ablation as a Treatment for Postsurgical Recurrent Saphenous Insufficiency

Journal Article · Fri Oct 15 04:00:00 EDT 2010 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-009-9784-3· OSTI ID:21428928

Anchala, Praveen R; Wickman, Christopher; Chen, Richard; Faundeen, Tonya ^[1]; Pearce, William ^[2]; Narducy, Lisa

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1. Northwestern University, Department of Interventional Radiology, School of Medicine (United States)
2. Northwestern University, Department of Vascular Surgery, School of Medicine (United States)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of endovenous laser ablation as a treatment for recurrent symptomatic saphenous insufficiency occurring after saphenous vein ligation and stripping. A single-center retrospective review of patients who received endovenous laser ablation as a treatment for recurrent symptomatic saphenous insufficiency after ligation and stripping between November 2003 and October 2006 was performed. Fifty-six insufficient saphenous systems were identified in 38 patients. Follow-up consisted of a clinical examination in all patients as well as selective lower-extremity duplex ultrasound as clinically indicated. All 38 patients demonstrated complete closure of the insufficient saphenous vein by clinical examination and/or duplex ultrasound evaluation. Preoperative symptoms resolved after treatment in all 38 patients. No major complications were identified. Endovenous laser ablation of recurrent symptomatic saphenous venous insufficiency is a safe and effective treatment in patients who develop recurrent symptoms after saphenous vein ligation and stripping.

• OSTI ID: 21428928
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 33; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ABLATION
BLOOD VESSELS
BODY
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
CLOSURES
DIRECT REACTIONS
LASERS
NUCLEAR REACTIONS
ORGANS
SAFETY
STRIPPING
TRANSFER REACTIONS
VEINS