Endovenous laser treatment of 62 patients with primary varicose veins of lower extremities / 中华外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To retrospectively analyze the experiences and results of the treatment on 62 patients with primary varicose of lower extremities with endovenous laser.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>All patients were treated with endovenous laser. The laser treatment could begin when the fiber withdraw with 1 cm/2 s. The laser power was 10 - 12 w with the laser pulse duration and the interval 1 second respectively.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The duration of follow-up varied from 2 months to 8 months. After endovenous treatment, the varicose veins and edema disappeared in all cases. The itching and uncomfortable feeling was dissipated. No morphine-like analgesic has been used and no serious complications occurred.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Endovenous laser treatment of primary varicose of lower extremities is a safe and effective technique.</p>