Evaluation of EVLT combined with operation for varicose vein of lower limbs

Objective To evaluate the curative effects of EVLT combined with surgery in treating varicose veins of lower limbs.Methods 172 patients with varicose vein of lower limbs with a totel of 198 lower limbs underwent EVLT with concomitant surgery.Three therapeutic entities were included:(1)severe primary valvular incompetence(45 limbs):EVLT+external banding valvuloplasty of superficial femoral vein+SEPS;(2)mild primary ralvular incompetence(55 limbs):EVLT+SEPS;(3)simple saphenous varicosity(98 limbs):EVLT.Results All patients were followed up for 2-44 months(mean 32 months)with satisfactory outcomes,except 5 patients who had recurred varicose veins.And they were successfully treated with EVLT for the second time.Conclusion EVLT in combination with surgery is a new therapeutic entity possessing advantages of minimal invasiveness,safety,easy-manipulation and satisfactory results.