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How successful is EVLT?

April 26, 2017evlt successful

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How successful is EVLT?

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There are no long term results available however short and medium term results are quite good. According to one study the vein was successfully closed in 98% of 500 patients at 1 month and 93% at 2 years. None of the veins reopened over a period of 2 years. However one may need further sclerotherapy in outpatients for residual veins at 6-12 weeks period. In the UK, National Institute for Clinical Excellence has approved this method in 2004 for treating varicose veins as long as there are provisions in place for after-care and follow-up.

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Clinical data with up to 5 years of follow-up show success rates of 93-98%. This is much higher than surgical ligation and stripping, radiofrequency electrosurgery, and injection sclerotherapy. Laser treatment for varicose veins has become the ‘gold standard’ in the vein industry.