Endovenous Ablation for the Treatment of Varicose Veins and Lower Extremity Venous Insufficiency

Abstract 

Lower extremity venous insufficiency is a common condition with a variety of clinical presentations, the most cited of which is varicose veins. Venous insufficiency and varicose veins tend to progress over time because of worsening of venous valvular insufficiency. There are a number of treatment options ranging from conservative therapy with compression stockings to the most invasive option of surgical stripping and/or ligation. Endovenous ablation (EVA) is a relatively new treatment, which has revolutionized the treatment of venous insufficiency and its secondary manifestations, such as varicose veins, over the last 20 years. EVA is an outpatient, low-risk procedure with minimal recovery time. Attentive procedural technique and detailed procedural instructions are essential for good results and patient satisfaction.

Keywords: Endovenous ablation, Laser, Radiofrequency, Venous insufficiency, Varicose veins