Abstract:Chronic venous insufficiency is one of the most common diseases with a high socio-economic importance. The most common operation is vein stripping to remove the greater or lesser saphenous vein eliminating venous reflux. In comparison to classical vein stripping, endoluminal laser therapy is a minimally invasive and effective alternative with few complications and a shorter convalescent period. Varicosities can also be treated with the laser, using local anesthesia and sonographic monitoring. The recurrence ra… Show more
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