Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery
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Semin Cutan Med Surg · Dec 2008
ReviewEndovenous laser ablation and sclerotherapy for treatment of varicose veins.
Superficial venous insufficiency is a common problem associated with varicose veins. Venous insufficiency and varicose veins can be symptomatic, but more commonly they are a cosmetic concern. ⋯ Saphenofemoral junction incompetence with resultant greater saphenous vein reflux is the most common cause of varicose veins; because this condition constitutes the majority of patients encountered in practice, we will concentrate on this area. Endovenous laser ablation and sclerotherapy are covered, including patient workup and selection, procedure set-up, and anesthesia.