The management of complications after laser treatment for varicose veins of the lower extremity
- VernacularTitle:静脉曲张激光闭合术近期并发症分析
- Author:
Jun WANG
;
Liangping WU
;
Jian TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Varicose veins;
Postoperative complications;
Laser surgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the cause, prophyl ax is and management of the complications of laser treatment for varicose veins of the lower extremity. Method From Sep 2003 to Dec 2004, 52 patients (65 limbs) underwent endovenous ablat ion procedures. The laser was introduced into the vein to achieve venous occlusi on. Results Postoperative complications included ecchymosis in 12 cases, skin burn in 14 cases, saphenous nerve injury in 7 cases, thrombophlebitis in 3 cases, and subcutaneous fat liqu idation and infection in 2 cases. Most of the complications subsided after sympt omatic treatment in 2 to 3 weeks. Conclusion Most complications of laser treatment for varicose veins are transient and self-healing.
