Laser endovascular obliteration: what is this and reviews about this procedure

Varicose veins are a disease that occurs in 80% of the world's adult population. With the emergence and improvement of laser therapy, the treatment of the disease has reached a new level. Unlike the removal of veins by surgery, the effect of the laser refers to the gentle kind of operations.

Laser endovasal obliteration( EVLO) is the scientific name of the procedure. Its essence lies in the fact that the laser beam acts on the vein and the blood that is in its lumen. There is a boiling of liquid and a release of steam, which heats the wall of the vessel. Thanks to this, it is possible to perform obliteration( closure) of the vein without a scalpel.

For endovascular obliteration, there is no need to go to the hospital, remove stitches, and therefore there are no scars and scars. There is a rapid rehabilitation. A person can return to work the next day.

Carrying out the EVDO

Anesthesia is carried out by local anesthesia. A puncture is made and ultrasound is guided by a laser light guide along the affected vessel. Then a water cushion is created from the anesthetic around the vein. Next, the laser beam is directly exposed to the affected vessel. The whole operation takes approximately 40 minutes.

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At the end of the procedure, the patient is put on compression stockings( stockings), which will have to be worn for five days. A walk is recommended for an hour. The next day, a bandaging and monitoring of ultrasound for the result of the operation is mandatory.

Contraindications

Do not perform laser endovasal obliteration if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding the baby, with menstruation. Contraindications will also be cancerous tumors, AIDS, cardiovascular and endocrine diseases, obesity.

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What are people writing about in their reviews about laser endovascular obliteration of veins?

Alexei, 38 years old:

"I am a former sportsman, and therefore varicose veins earned sweat and blood. Now left the big sport, I decided to take care of my health. I decided on this procedure after talking to a doctor who aroused my confidence.
The operation itself lasted about an hour, the pain was felt. After the procedure, they put on special stockings on their feet and went for a walk. It is necessary to disperse blood in the body. It hurt to walk, my head was slightly dizzy. Unpleasant sensations in the legs went through three days. Now there is no edema, cramps. The result is good. "

Larissa, 40 years old:

"I work as a hairdresser, so I'm on my feet all day. Varicose veins appeared about ten years ago. I went to surgery because my legs began to swell and hurt. Before the laser endovascular obliteration, a vein examination was performed, a cardiogram was performed, and tests were taken. The operation was very afraid, but it went well.
The laser exposure itself lasted about 15 minutes, the rest of the time the doctor conjured above my legs, did some punctures, introduced something. When they said that it was necessary to be like, I was immediately delighted, but then it was given to me with difficulty. The fact is that you need to move at least 30 minutes, and I'm tired after 10. But I had to crawl under the arm with my husband.
Today my feet have fully healed, the veins are not visible, painful sensations have passed, there were not any scarring. "

Tatiana, 27 years old:

"Removed the veins that appeared after birth under the knees. Involved EVLO procedure by the fact that on the day of the operation you can already leave the hospital home. I, like a young mother, were very welcome. The procedure lasted about thirty minutes. I will not hide it, it was painful. But the result is excellent, now it's not a shame to wear a short skirt! "

Ivan, 50 years old:

" Extended veins on the legs began to bother after 45 years. Night convulsions and pain became common. Tried to treat the disease with creams and ointments, folk remedies - all for nothing. Phlebologist assured that only surgery will help me, and advised laser obliteration.
This procedure was not really an operation, it was rather a manipulation of my legs. An hour later I already went home, although I did not sit behind the wheel, my friend gave me a ride.
I felt better in two weeks. The pains and cramps, legs and externals began to look good, without the protruding blue veins, although the external side of the issue worried me last. "