Clinical Trial: Flush Versus Standard Distance From Saphenofemoral Junction in Endovenous Laser Ablation of Great Saphenous Vein
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Varicose Veins Leg
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Flush Versus Standard Distance From Saphenofemoral Junction in Endovenous Laser Ablation of Great Saphenous Vein
Brief Summary:
Varicose veins of the great saphenous vein (GSV) are a prevalent venous disorder, with higher incidence in women.They cause swelling, pain, ulcers, eczema, and phlebitis, impacting patients' occupational performance and quality of life.Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) has been supplanted by high-level laser surgery (HLS) as the primary treatment for incompetent GSVs.EVLA uses laser energy to generate heat, altering or inactivating proteins and enzymes within the vessel wall.Occlusion rates are shown to be…
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