Treating And Preventing Phleboliths

Endovenous Laser Therapy

With endovenous laser therapy, the doctor inserts a laser fiber into the vein to destroy it. They can do this with a catheter or a needle while they use ultrasound for guidance. This type of treatment is used for larger veins and is sometimes combined with a sclerotizing agent. The doctor activates the laser once it is in the vein then slowly pulls it out. As this happens, the vein shuts down and is absorbed over some weeks. An endovenous laser therapy session takes about an hour, and the patient only needs local anesthesia. After the surgery, the doctor has the patient walk around to prevent blood clots. The patient can then leave the office and continue with their normal tasks.

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