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  • Title: [Endovenous laser treatment of 62 patients with primary varicose veins of lower extremities].
    Author: Cheng YK, Zhu SQ, Luo WJ, Shen QM, Sun JM.
    Journal: Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi; 2004 Sep 22; 42(18):1125-7. PubMed ID: 15498301.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyze the experiences and results of the treatment on 62 patients with primary varicose of lower extremities with endovenous laser. METHODS: All patients were treated with endovenous laser. The laser treatment could begin when the fiber withdraw with 1 cm/2 s. The laser power was 10 - 12 w with the laser pulse duration and the interval 1 second respectively. RESULTS: The duration of follow-up varied from 2 months to 8 months. After endovenous treatment, the varicose veins and edema disappeared in all cases. The itching and uncomfortable feeling was dissipated. No morphine-like analgesic has been used and no serious complications occurred. CONCLUSION: Endovenous laser treatment of primary varicose of lower extremities is a safe and effective technique.
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