Clinical treatment of varicose veins of the lower limbs by mini-invasive electrocoagulation

Objective To research and evaluate the treatment efficiency of varicose veins of the lower limbs by mini-invasive electrocoagulation. Methods After confirming the location of saphenous-femoral valve by venography, the electrocoagulation was used to treat varicose veins of the lower limbs combining with intravenous centesis. Results All the operations of 90 patients succeeded without skin scar except 6 cases developed skin burn, and 3 cases of subcutaneous induration. The average period of hospitalize was 1.5 days. Conclusion Electrocoagulation for varicose veins of the lower limbs is a convenient, mini-invasive method without skin scar, but special attention should be paid to the indications.