Treatment of an Unusual Complication of Endovenous Laser Therapy: Multiple Small Arteriovenous Fistulas Causing Complete Recanalization

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 166-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erkan Yildirim ◽  
Tonguc Saba ◽  
Mehmet Ozulku ◽  
Ali Harman ◽  
Cuneyt Aytekin ◽  
...  
Vascular ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 464-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
MD Wheatcroft ◽  
TF Lindsay ◽  
A Lossing

Minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins is becoming increasingly popular with both patients and physicians. Endovenous laser therapy has been shown to be safe and effective but the rare complication of iatrogenic creation of arteriovenous fistulas has been described. One case of fistulation between the external iliac artery and vein has been published. We report two further cases and describe their management.


2013 ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Erwin Mulia ◽  
Iwan Dakota ◽  
Hananto Andriantoro ◽  
R. W.M. Kaligis ◽  
Ismoyo Sunu

2006 ◽  
Vol 111 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Petronelli ◽  
R. Prudenzano ◽  
L. Mariano ◽  
F. Violante

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 656-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar ◽  
Stanley A. Hirsch ◽  
Michael T. Cwenar ◽  
Robert Y. Rhee ◽  
Rabih A. Chaer ◽  
...  

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 524-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul J. Riesenman ◽  
Dorian J. de Fritas ◽  
Steve G. Konigsberg ◽  
Karthikeshwar Kasirajan

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 657-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terence Kiat Beng Teo ◽  
Kiang Hiong Tay ◽  
Shueh En Lin ◽  
Seck Guan Tan ◽  
Richard H. Lo ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-95
Author(s):  
Xiu-Jie Wang ◽  
Theresa Impeduglia ◽  
Steve Elias

Background and Purpose This study was designed to determine a safe target distance (TD) from the saphenopopliteal junction (SPJ) to initiate endovenous laser therapy (EVLT). Methods A retrospective chart review was performed. Thirty-six limbs in 33 patients were treated with EVLT for small saphenous vein (SSV) incompetence. An 810-nm diode laser at 12W in the continuous mode was used. Clinical assessment was performed 1 week postoperatively and duplex scanning within 30 days. Results Mean vein diameter was 7.1 mm (max, 11 mm). The distance between the EVLT starting point and the SPJ ranged from 1.5 to 3.5 cm (mean, 2.19cm). Closure of the SSV was confirmed by completion ultrasonography in all cases. Twenty of 33 patients had 1 month follow-up scanning. None had SSV recanalization, deep venous thrombosis, adverse reactions to the laser, or clinical signs of nerve injury. Closure was noted 0.5–1 cm proximal to the initial target distance fiber location at the onset of EVLT ranging from 1 to 1.5 cm from the SPJ. Conclusion We propose a minimal 2 cm distance from the SPJ and a 2 cm radius of tumescent solution to counteract the perivenous effects of the laser energy. Anatomic morphology and these calculated distances determined by intraoperative ultrasound guidance are critical to the safe outcome of EVLT of the SSV.


2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 554-555
Author(s):  
Nehemiah Samuel ◽  
Daniel Carradice ◽  
Tom Wallace ◽  
George Smith ◽  
Junaid Khan ◽  
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