EndoVenous Laser Ablation
Endo Venous means inside the vein and the EVLT laser vein
treatment occurs inside the vein as opposed to open surgery.
With this procedure a single needle puncture replaces the groin
surgery and stripping. The refluxing thigh vein is marked before
surgery by the surgeon using the ultrasound scan. During the
procedure, a needle puncture is made in the lower part of the
thigh that allows the surgeon to insert a Laser fibre inside the
vein. The Laser vein surgery works by sending very strong
bursts of light inside the vein producing intense heat energy that
collapses and seals the vein. This avoids the blood from flowing
through the faulty vein. Anaesthetic fluid is inserted around the
vein to avoid pain during procedure and to avoid heat from
damaging the surrounding tissue.
There may be minor soreness and bruising after surgery due to
inflammation caused by the laser treatment of the vein. An anti-
inflammatory medication is usually taken in the first week to
minimise the inflammation. Your body gradually absorbs the
treated and collapsed vein over a few months. Walking
immediately after the procedure is encouraged. Normal daily
activity can be resumed as soon as comfortable.
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