scholarly journals Recurrent Varicose Veins after Endovascular Laser Ablation

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-185
Author(s):  
Tsuyoshi Shimizu
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Recurrent Varicose Veins

Recurrence patterns after endovenous laser treatment of saphenous vein reflux

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 496-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald S Winokur ◽  
Neil M Khilnani ◽  
Robert J Min
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Endovenous Laser Ablation ◽  
Recurrent Varicose Veins ◽  
Saphenous Veins ◽  
Recurrence Patterns ◽  
Endovenous Laser Treatment ◽  
Saphenofemoral Junction ◽  
Patterns Of Recurrence

Introduction The patterns of recurrent varicose veins after endovascular ablation of the saphenous veins are not well described. Methods The current study describes the ultrasound defined recurrence patterns seen in 58 patients (79 limbs) who returned for evaluation of recurrent varicose veins from a cohort of 802 patients treated with endovenous laser ablation and subsequent sclerotherapy from March 2000 to March 2007 with clinical follow-up until May 2014. Findings The most common ultrasound defined recurrence patterns leading to the varicose veins were new reflux in the anterior accessory saphenous and small saphenous veins as well as recanalization of the treated saphenous segment. Neovascularization at the saphenofemoral junction and incompetent perforating veins as the source of the recurrent veins were not seen. Conclusions The patterns of recurrence following thermal ablation of saphenous veins are different to those seen after surgery. Specifically, new reflux in other saphenous veins is responsible for most recurrent varicose veins and neovascularity seems to be unusual following endovenous laser ablation.

scholarly journals Treatment of recurrent varicose veins of the great saphenous vein by conventional surgery and endovenous laser ablation

2009 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 1106-1113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura van Groenendael ◽  
J. Adam van der Vliet ◽  
Lizel Flinkenflögel ◽  
Elisabeth A. Roovers ◽  
Steven M.M. van Sterkenburg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Saphenous Vein ◽  
Great Saphenous Vein ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Conventional Surgery ◽  
Endovenous Laser Ablation ◽  
Recurrent Varicose Veins

scholarly journals A case of recurrent varicose veins due to the multiple fistulas from superficial femoral artery

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2092642
Author(s):  
Satoshi Watanabe ◽  
Takafumi Tsuji ◽  
Shinya Fujita ◽  
Soji Nishio ◽  
Eisho Kyo
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Femoral Artery ◽  
Saphenous Vein ◽  
Superficial Femoral Artery ◽  
Great Saphenous Vein ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Skin Pigmentation ◽  
Duplex Ultrasound ◽  
Endovenous Laser Ablation ◽  
Recurrent Varicose Veins

Recurrent varicose veins are considered to be caused by the recurrence of reflux but rarely may be secondary to other pathologies. A 39-year-old man complained of right lower leg skin pigmentation, pain and fatigue for several years. Duplex ultrasound revealed that the great saphenous vein diameter at the saphenofemoral junction level was 7.7 cm, and at the knee medial level was 14.4 cm. The reflux time at the proximal great saphenousvein level was 1.85 s. Endovenous laser ablation for dilated and refluxed great saphenous vein was performed. However, 1 year later, the symptoms recurred. Duplex ultrasound suspected abnormal arterial flow from the right superficial femoral artery to the recanalized segment of previously ablated great saphenous vein and anterior accessory saphenous vein. One month later, despite the successful re-endovenous laser ablation, the symptoms recurred. Computed tomography angiography showed three fistulous vessels from superficial femoral artery to anterior accessory saphenous vein. Combined treatments with endovenous laser ablation and coil embolization was performed. Ultimately, the fistulas were obliterated and the patient remained free of symptoms. Varicose veins due to the fistulas from superficial femoral artery are rare and difficult to diagnose but can be entirely treated with the percutaneous approach.

Endovenous surgery for recurrent varicose veins with a one-year follow up in a patient with Ehlers Danlos syndrome type IV

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 489-491
Author(s):  
Mark S Whiteley ◽  
Judith M Holdstock
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Syndrome Type ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Foam Sclerotherapy ◽  
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome ◽  
Endovenous Laser Ablation ◽  
Recurrent Varicose Veins ◽  
Type Iv ◽  
Danlos Syndrome

We present a woman with severe symptomatic recurrent varicose veins who was treated with endovenous laser ablation and transluminal occlusion of perforator with attempted phlebectomies for extensive varices. The phlebectomies turned out to be near impossible due to friability of the veins. Her treatment was completed with post-operative ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy seven months later. She was subsequently diagnosed as Ehlers Danlos syndrome type IV. A duplex ultrasound scan 18 months post-endovenous laser ablation and transluminal occlusion of perforator and 11 months after ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy confirmed successful closure with virtual atrophy of all treated veins. She was found to be reflux free and only showed a few scattered cosmetic reticular veins. Open varicose vein surgery has been reported as being hazardous in the past in a patient with Ehlers Danlos syndrome type IV. Our experience has shown that endovenous laser ablation, transluminal occlusion of perforator and ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy appear to be effective in treating this patient with Ehlers Danlos syndrome type IV, although phlebectomies were technically impossible.

scholarly journals Results of six years of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for the treatment of recurrent varicose veins

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 737
Author(s):  
Andrew McAvoy ◽  
Jade Myers ◽  
Rhodri Jenkins ◽  
Mandy Taylor ◽  
Frank Mason
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Endovenous Laser Ablation ◽  
Recurrent Varicose Veins

Conventional surgery and endovenous laser ablation of recurrent varicose veins of the small saphenous vein: a retrospective clinical comparison and assessment of patient satisfaction

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
L van Groenendael ◽  
L Flinkenflögel ◽  
J A van der Vliet ◽  
E A Roovers ◽  
S M M van Sterkenburg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Saphenous Vein ◽  
Sural Nerve ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Endovenous Laser Ablation ◽  
Recurrent Varicose Veins

Objectives Recurrences of varicosities of the small saphenous vein (SSV) are common. Surgical reintervention is associated with increased complication rates. The aim of the study was to assess the feasibility of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) in recurrent varicose veins of the SSV and to compare this technique with surgical reintervention. Methods All case files of patients treated for SSV varicosities between May 2006 and October 2008 were evaluated and recurrences were selected. Demographics, duplex findings, clinical, aetiological, anatomical and pathological classification, perioperative and follow-up data were all registered. Additionally, a questionnaire focusing on patient satisfaction was taken. Results Two hundred and eighty-one patients were treated for varicosities of the SSV, of which 42 were for recurrences. Twenty-six of these were treated with EVLA, all under local anaesthesia, and 16 were surgically treated. Most surgically treated patients were treated under regional anaesthesia (88%). Technical success was achieved in 94% of surgically treated patients and in all EVLA-treated patients. Complications in both groups were mostly minor and self-limiting. Sural nerve neuralgia appeared to be more frequent in the surgically treated group (20% versus 9%). After correction for length of follow-up, the incidence of rerecurrences was not statistically significant between groups. Conclusion EVLA is feasible in patients with recurrent varicose veins of the SSV with possibly a lower incidence of sural nerve injury. Patient satisfaction is high for both treatment modalities. Studies with larger samples are indicated to confirm these observations.

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