Improved results after laser ablation treatment

Abstract

In the presentation the possibilities for additional operative procedures concerning improvement of the radical implementation post laser ablation treatment of varicose veins are discussed.Majority of patients are in stage C-4, C-5 and C-6 stages by CEAP, in which besides the great saphenous varicosities some varicose changes in many venous tributaries are also found. This leads to changes in clinical practice - introduction and routine performance of adequate additional procedures such as treatment with slim-laser fibres, miniphlebectomies by the method of Zoltan Varady, foamsclerotherapy by the method of Tessari, microsclerosation, etc.The timing of this additioonal treatment when necessary is being discussed - whether on the operating table just after the operation or delayed after some time.The authores are sharing their clinical experience during the last 5 years.Key words: varicose veins, laser ablation treatment, miniphlebectomy