Laser saphenous ablation results with at least one year of follow-up
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2012, Vol 39, Issue 4
Abstract
Objectives: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and durability of endovenous laser ablation with 940 nanometer wavelength with at least one-year follow-up. Materials and methods: Between December 2009 and February 2012, a total of 68 incompetent great saphenous veins and 4 small saphenous veins were treated by endovenous laser ablation, using 940 nanometer wavelengths. Patients underwent standard clinical and duplex follow-up examinations with a mean of 18 months (range 12 to 26 months) after endovenous laser ablation. Patient satisfaction regarding the procedure was assessed with the use of a visual analog scale (range 1 to 100). Results: Post-procedural duplex scans showed total occlusion of the treated great saphenous veins in 56 patients (97%) and sub-total occlusion in 2 (3%) patients. For small saphenous veins, post-procedural duplex scans showed total occlusion in 4 (100%) patients. The average pre-procedure modified clinical picture, etiology, anatomic distribution and pathophysiology clinical score improved significantly after 12 months. Complications from our series included swelling and induration in 3 patients (5%), skin pigmentation in 3 patients (5%). Patient satisfaction with the surgical outcome was 83.17 % (±11.79, n=58). Conclusions: Our results have been satisfying, and this study has reaffirmed the effectiveness and durability of endovenous laser ablation with 940 wavelength in the treatment of great saphenous vein insufficiency. Key words: Duplex ultrasound, endovenous technique, saphenous vein, venous insufficiency
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Mehmet Memetoğlu, Ozan Erbasan
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