An update in varicose vein pathology after ten years of endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) with a 980 nm diode laser: clinical experience of a single center

Abstract

In our one year's more recent experience, we observed an increased number of patients treated with conventional therapy. The development of new laser tools (new wavelengths and continuous radial laser) and the improvement of clinical follow up may lead us to a more correct application of EVLT in the absence of randomized trials because of widespread clinical findings and poor pathological follow-up of this approach to superficial venous insufficiency.

Positioning for Endovenous Laser Ablation: Comparative Study with Thigh Stripping

“…The recurrence rate of varicose veins at the treatment site in studies showing this rate was 11.7%-28.4%. 11,14,16) In our study, the venous occlusion rate after 12 months was 98%, showing favorable results as in previous studies.…”

“…Table 1 show reports in the literature on the results of EVLA with a 980-nm laser. [10][11][12][13][14][15] The EVLA success rate (venous occlusion rate) after follow up for 6-48 months was reported to be 88.1%-100%, showing favorable early and midterm treatment results. The recurrence rate of varicose veins at the treatment site in studies showing this rate was 11.7%-28.4%.…”