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  • Vascular Medicine
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Varicose veins affect 25% of adults, representing a common form of chronic venous disease.
  • Traditional surgical treatment involves high ligation and stripping with phlebectomies.
  • Recent advancements offer less invasive alternatives for managing venous insufficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy and safety of modern minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins.
  • To compare these novel techniques with historical surgical standards.

Main Methods:

  • Endovenous ablation using laser or radiofrequency energy.
  • Ultrasonography-guided foam sclerotherapy.
  • Office-based procedures under tumescent local anesthesia.

Main Results:

  • Minimally invasive techniques effectively obliterate the great saphenous vein (GSV).
  • These methods successfully eliminate venous reflux and alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Studies demonstrate a favorable safety profile for these procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Endovenous ablation and foam sclerotherapy are safe and effective alternatives to surgery for varicose veins.
  • Minimally invasive treatments represent a significant advancement in managing chronic venous disease.
  • Office-based procedures improve patient outcomes and symptom management for varicose veins.