Title of article
Endovenous laser therapy for varicose vein
Author/Authors
Mulia, Erwin university of indonesia - Faculty of Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita - Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Indonesia , Dakota, Iwan , Andriantoro, Hananto , Kaligis, RWM , Sunu, Ismoyo
From page
117
To page
120
Abstract
Laser has become a useful technology in treating venous incompetence especially superficial venous disease. Introduction of endovenous thermal ablation through endovenous laser therapy helped by duplex ultrasound guidance has provided an alternative for traditional saphenous vein stripping. High success rate, minor complications, and minimally invasive technique provide the advantages over traditional treatment. In this case illustrated, the endovenous laser therapy used for great saphenous varicose vein. Yet, future development in endovenous laser therapy is still needed and only long term follow-up and uniform reporting standards will provide the answers.
Keywords
Endovenous laser therapy , great saphenous vein , varicose vein
Journal title
Medical Journal of Indonesia
Journal title
Medical Journal of Indonesia
Record number
2682131
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