The Clinical analysis on the reopening after endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins in lower extremities

Objective To probe into the cause and prevention of the reopening after endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) for varicose veins in lower extremities.Methods 148 patients with varicose veins of lower extremities had been treated by EVLT,their curative effects and short-term follow-up results were analysed retrospectively.Results 142 patients had excellent recovery after EVLT,and there was no recurrence in this group.But other 6 patients again reopened.Conclusion EVLT is a new effective way for varicose veins in lower extremities which can leave scars,but it should be careully selecting case and strengthening management at perioperative duration.