Endovenous laser

 

 

Principle :

Based on the thermal effect of the laser in 3 steps :

  • A conversion of light into heat
  • Transfer of the heat to the vessel wall
  • A thermochemical effect on the tissue components of the vessel wall

 

Method :

 

1 -

  • Starting point of the gesture : At the ankle or under the knee for the greater saphenous vein.

 

 

2 -

  • Introduction of a graduated catheter into the vein under ultrasound imaging
  • Visualization of the spasm
  • Tumescent anaesthesia

 

3 -

  • Introduction of the laser fibre
  • Introducing the catheter influences the reduction of the vein calibre

 

4 -

  • Withdrawal of the laser fibre with control and visualization of the movement
  • Laser shot every 3 mm
  • Finalization of the treatment

 

Modelling :

  • Need to obtain a thermal damage of the vessel wall
  • Need to know the vein diameter after tumescence
  • Energy parameters defined according to the diameter

 

The Advantages : + + +

 

  Surgery Laser
Anaesthesia General
Locoregional
Peridural		 Local
Hospitalization 2 to 3 days No hospitalisation
Ambulatory
Bruises Numerous No bruises
Contention stockings 3 weeks 2 to 7 days max.
Post-operative comfort No shower for 10 days Shower possible straight away
Sick leave
 3 weeks
 2 to 8 days max.

 

A clinical reality :

A clinical reality

Indications :

  • Greater saphenous veins (10 mm diameter on average)
  • Small saphenous veins
  • Secondary treatment of residual varicose veins

 

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