Endovenous laser ablation combined with subfascial endoscopy therapy for venous ulcer of the lower =limbs / 中华普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the effect of endovenous laser ablation combined with subfascial endoscopy therapy for venous ulcer of the lower limbs.Methods Clinical data of 112 patients undergoing endovenous laser ablation combined with subfascial endoscopy therapy for venous ulcer of the lower limbs from Oct 2011 to Feb 2016 was retrospectively evaluated.Results Patients had average 2-6 perforating veins in their affected lower limbs.Procedures were successful in all the patients,all the superficial varicose veins disappeared after 1 month and 1 year of ultrasound follow-up,perforating veins closed,ulcer healed,and chromatosis alleviated.Conclusion Endovenous laser ablation combined with subfascial endoscopy therapy for venous ulcer of the lower limbs is effective,safe and quick recovery.