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[Endovenous holmium laser treatment for varicose veins]
Qiang Zhang1, Shi-ming Huang, Lu-yang Meng
1Department of Vascular Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hangzhou, Zhejiang College of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China.
Objective:
To discuss the technical points, advantages, follow-up results and mechanism of endovenous holmium laser treatment for varicose veins.
Methods:
Endovenous holmium laser procedures were performed for 96 patients (99 legs) with primary varicosity of lower extremities. Perioperative Duplex was used for preoperative diagnosis, intraoperative guide and postoperative follow-up. The time of procedure and clinical results were observed. The mean follow-up time was 7 months.
Results:
Sixty-seven in 99 legs with saphenous vein occluded immediately during operation. All saphenous veins were confirmed to be occluded 7 days after the procedure. There was no recanalization with Duplex finding during the follow-up period. No wound complications. Two cases were with minor skin burn. One case was with saphenous nerve injury. Three cases were with thigh ecchymosis.
Conclusion:
Preliminary results show endovenous holmium laser treatment for varicose veins is safe and effective in treating varicose veins with cosmetic appearance and quicker recovery.
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