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Laser Ablation for Venous Reflux

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Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) has revolutionized the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency secondary to superficial venous reflux. It is one of the endothermal ablation techniques that has supplanted the open surgical ligation and stripping of the saphenous vein. Over the years, there has been an evolution in EVLA technology as well as technique. With each iterative improvement, there has been a corresponding improvement in safety and efficacy. A variety of parameters that will be discussed include the laser wavelength, fiber tip, power, and linear endovenous energy (LEED), among others. Lastly, the complications and outcomes of data in patients treated with EVLA will be reviewed.

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    Mikel Sadek MD, FACS & Lowell S. Kabnick MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

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Sadek, M., Kabnick, L.S. (2018). Laser Ablation for Venous Reflux. In: Chaar, C. (eds) Current Management of Venous Diseases . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65226-9_8

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