Endovenous holmium laser treatment for varicose veins.
- Author:
Qiang ZHANG
1
;
Shi-ming HUANG
;
Lu-yang MENG
;
Xiao-dong WANG
;
Ji-qing DING
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Holmium; therapeutic use; Humans; Laser Coagulation; methods; Male; Middle Aged; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Saphenous Vein; surgery; Treatment Outcome; Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex; Varicose Veins; diagnostic imaging; surgery
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2004;42(20):1244-1246
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo discuss the technical points, advantages, follow-up results and mechanism of endovenous holmium laser treatment for varicose veins.
METHODSEndovenous holmium laser procedures were performed for 96 patients (99 legs) with primary varicosity of lower extremities. Perioperative Duplex was used for preoperative diagnosis, intraoperative guide and postoperative follow-up. The time of procedure and clinical results were observed. The mean follow-up time was 7 months.
RESULTSSixty-seven in 99 legs with saphenous vein occluded immediately during operation. All saphenous veins were confirmed to be occluded 7 days after the procedure. There was no recanalization with Duplex finding during the follow-up period. No wound complications. Two cases were with minor skin burn. One case was with saphenous nerve injury. Three cases were with thigh ecchymosis.
CONCLUSIONPreliminary results show endovenous holmium laser treatment for varicose veins is safe and effective in treating varicose veins with cosmetic appearance and quicker recovery.
