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The goal of this chapter is to provide a basic explanation for using an ultrasound imaging device in its dual role for therapeutic imaging. Direct visualization with ultrasound gave way to the development of minimally invasive venous therapies. Endovenous thermal ablation and chemical ablation are becoming the preferred treatments for superficial venous valvular reflux disease. Compelling successful outcomes, early recovery, and low complication rates have ignited interest in using less invasive methods in lieu of the traditional open surgical methods. The text is targeted for phlebology treatments, though many of the fundamentals can be applied to other modalities of intervention requiring ultrasonic guidance. These skills are unique compared to those used for diagnostic ultrasound visualization, that is, ultrasound used as a tool to aid in treatment of chronic venous insufficiency.
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Neuhardt, D.L. (2014). Ultrasound for Phlebology Procedures. In: Mowatt-Larssen, E., Desai, S., Dua, A., Shortell, C. (eds) Phlebology, Vein Surgery and Ultrasonography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01812-6_7
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