Endovenous laser treatment for lower extremity varicose veins

Object: To evaluate efficacy and side effects of endovenous laser treatment(EVLT) for lower extremity varicose veins. Methods: fifty-four limbs in 50 patients with varicose vein underwent EVLT in our department. After treatment, leg bandage compression was used for 2 days, and then changed to elastic stockings for 6-8 weeks, patients was examined with Doppler ultrasound at follow-up. Results: All patients were followed-up 1-12 months, successful occlusions of varicose reins with no recurrence were observed. Skin burns were the most common sid effect of EVLT, found in 2 patients. Conclusion: EVLT is a simple and effective treatment for lower extremity varicose veins with lower rates of complications and recurrences.