[Endovascular laser ablation of the greater saphenous vein for varicose veins: our initial experience].

Abstract

Laser treatment of primary varicose veins of the legs is a new mini-invasive technique which represent an alternative to the safenectomy. Endovascular laser treatment is based on the employ of laser to destroying the vascular wall and inducing fibrosis. This technique is not without complications: burns, paraesthesias, haematomas, but most of all disappear in few days. Encouraged by the promising results reported in literature, we have performed 18 laser ablation of greater saphenous vein since 2003 till today. Our patients had a good post-operative course and a follow up without troubles (3-17 months). We think that laser treatment is effective in the treatment of the primary varicose veins of the legs. It requests attention and experience in dosing the laser energy for minimizing the complications. Today there isn't long term follow up in literature.

• Authors: P Bronzino, L Abbo, F Bagnasco, P Barisone, C Dezzani, A M Genovese, P Iannucci, M Ippoliti, M Sacchi, I Aimo
• Journal: Il Giornale di chirurgia (G Chir) 2005 Nov-Dec Vol. 26 Issue 11-12 Pg. 446-8 ISSN: 0391-9005 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Coartazione laser endovasale di safena nel trattamento delle varici essenziali: nostra iniziale esperienza.
• PMID: 16472426 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Laser Therapy (adverse effects)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
• Saphenous Vein (surgery)
• Time Factors
• Varicose Veins (surgery)