Endovenous Laser Ablation for Treatment of a Partially Thrombosed Proximal Great Saphenous Vein
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Decellularization and Recellularization Methodology for Human Saphenous Veins
Published on: July 27, 2018
Luca Spinedi1, Hans Stricker1, Daniel Staub2
1Division of Angiology, Ospedale Regionale di Locarno, Locarno, Switzerland.
Introduction:
Superficial vein thrombosis of the great saphenous vein near to the saphenofemoral junction is generally treated with anticoagulation or surgically.
Report:
We present the case of a 70-year-old man with varicosities and a partially thrombosed great saphenous vein near to the saphenofemoral junction, treated with endovenous laser ablation of the great saphenous vein.
Discussion:
The case illustrates an alternative treatment option for superficial vein thrombosis of the great saphenous vein, which permits avoiding a prolonged anticoagulation or surgical procedure.
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