Endovenous laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins: does the presence of perforating vein insufficiency affect the treatment outcome?

Koroglu, Mert; Eris, Huseyin; Aktas, Aykut; KAYAN, Mustafa; Yesildag, Ahmet; ÇETİN, Meltem; Parlak, Cem; Gurses, Cemil; AKHAN, OKAN

doi:10.1258/ar.2010.100356

Endovenous laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins: does the presence of perforating vein insufficiency affect the treatment outcome?

Koroglu M., Eris H. N., Aktas A. R., KAYAN M., Yesildag A., ÇETİN M., ...More

ACTA RADIOLOGICA, vol.52, no.3, pp.278-284, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 52 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2011
Doi Number: 10.1258/ar.2010.100356
Journal Name: ACTA RADIOLOGICA
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.278-284
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Superficial venous insufficiency is a common problem associated with varicose veins. Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and concomitant ultrasound (US)-guided foam sclerotherapy are recent treatment methods alternative to surgery in the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency.