Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) for varicose great saphenous veins complicated with ulcers

VernacularTitle:腔内激光治疗下肢大隐静脉曲张伴溃疡形成
Author: Wanquan WU ; Hongdong YU ; Jia LIU ; Yaqi GU ; Xiaokun XIN ; Qiang LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Endovenous laser therapy; Varicose veins; Saphenous vein; Ulcer
From: Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2014;(20):3140-3142
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of endovenous laser treatment ( EVLT) for varicose great saphe-nous veins complicated with ulcers .Methods 40 cases ( 46 limbs ) of varicose great saphenous veins complicated with ulcers underwent EVLT .The abnormal vein branches of the base of ulcers and adjacent ulcers were burned and closed.Results Except a case suffered the secondary transplantation for skin flap necrosis ,no infection,skin necro-sis,deep vein thrombosis complications occurred in other 39 cases.All the ulcers healed ,and postoperative lower limb varicose veins were disappeared .The operation time was (65 ±11.6) min.All the ulcers healed and the hospitalization time was (21 ±4.6)d.All the patients were followed up for 6-36 months,and no recurrence was found.Conclusion EVLT for varicos e great saphenous veins complicated with ulcers has the advantages of good effect ,minimal incision , and quick recovery .