What is Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT)?
Endovenous (“inside the vein”) laser ablation is a non-surgical alternative to vein stripping. Through a tiny puncture in the skin, a catheter is advanced to the problem vein segment in the leg, and laser energy is delivered through the catheter tip. The vein segment is simply sealed and closed. The basic cause of the disease is thus taken care of, leading to improvement of venous reflux symptoms. Endovenous ablation can also be performed using radiofrequency energy.
