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RESULTS OF VARICOSE VEIN INTERVENTION WITH ENDOVENOUS LASER THERAPY AT CHO RAY HOSPITAL: MEDIUM-TERM FOLLOW-UP
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Objective: To evaluate the results of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for lower limb varicose veins at Cho Ray Hospital with medium-term follow-up. Methods: A descriptive retrospective study of 52 patients who underwent endovenous laser ablation for lower limb varicose veins from January 2022 to December 2023. All patients were followed up for 12-18 months. Results were evaluated based on clinical symptoms, Doppler ultrasound, and VCSS score. Results: Mean age was 54.2 ± 11.5 years, female/male ratio was 3.2:1. All interventions were technically successful. Post-intervention, 100% of treated veins showed complete occlusion on ultrasound. VCSS score decreased from 8.4 ± 2.1 to 2.1 ± 1.3 after 12 months (p<0.001). Minor complications occurred in 23.1% of patients, mainly pain and local bruising. No major complications such as deep vein thrombosis or nerve injury occurred. Conclusion: Endovenous laser ablation is an effective and safe treatment method for lower limb varicose veins with good medium-term results.
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Varicose veins, endovenous laser, EVLA, endovascular intervention
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