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There are multiple treatment modalities to address unwanted and/or symptomatic leg veins. When selecting treatment, variations in vessel size, depth, and type must be taken into consideration. Treatment options include sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation with laser or radiofrequency, ambulatory phlebectomy, transcutaneous lasers and intense pulsed light systems, as well as the more recently developed cyanoacrylate closure and mechanochemical ablation. This chapter reviews the effectiveness, safety, and appropriate selection of the above-listed procedures for treating leg veins.

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