Endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins of lower extremities

Objective:To assess the indication,preliminary efficacy and complication of endovcnous laser treatment (EVLT) for varicose veins.Methods:A study was carried out on 63 limbs of 38 patients with varicose veins.59 of 63 limbs were treated by EVLT and 4 of 63 limbs were treated by both EVLT and surgical ligation.Patients were evaluated at 3,7 days and 1,3,9 months to determine efficacy and complications.Results:62 of 63 greater saphenous veins were closed after treatment,and the remaining one was closed after repeat treatment.There were no significant complications and no recurrence at 2～9 months after treatment.Conclusion:Endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins of lower extremities is a safe,effective and feasible method.It can be applied to the patient of clinical stages C_2～C_6 according to CEAP classification and can be cooperated with surgical ligation without serious complications.