Endoscopic devascularization of perforating vein in treating patients with varicose veins with perforating vein insufficiency in lower limbs

Objective To study the effect of endoscopic devascularization of perforating vein(EDPV)on the treatment of varicose veins with perforating vein insufficiency in lower limbs. Methods Clinical data of 40 patients (53 limbs) with lower limbs varicose veins underwent EDPV were retrospectiely analyzed. Results All patients lower limb ulcers healed in 5～25 days after operation.All patients were followed up for 14 (5～19)months,and no reccurence was found yet. The pigmentation of leg greatly decreased. Conclusions The EDPV is an effective procedure with fewer complications in treating the patients with varicose veins with perforating vein insufficiency in the lower limbs,EDPV has great value of clinical application.