Author(s): Erwin Mulia | Iwan Dakota | Hananto Andriantoro | R. W.M. Kaligis | Ismoyo Sunu
Journal: Medical Journal of Indonesia
ISSN 0853-1773
Volume: 22;
Issue: 2;
Start page: 117;
Date: 2013;
Original page
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. (Med J Indones. 2013;22:117-20)Keywords: Endovenous laser theraphy, great saphenous vein, varicose vein
Journal: Medical Journal of Indonesia
ISSN 0853-1773
Volume: 22;
Issue: 2;
Start page: 117;
Date: 2013;
Original page
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. (Med J Indones. 2013;22:117-20)Keywords: Endovenous laser theraphy, great saphenous vein, varicose vein
