Is it safe to travel after 30 days of EVLT with inflammation is still there?

February 18, 2019
Asked By:nahloosh74 in Arab, AL

I had saphanous vein EVLT 30 days ago, my latest ultrasound showed inflammation in the calf and inner thigh, doctor prescribed ani-inflammatory and said it’s ok to travel as he sealed the way to the femur main vein. Is it ok I travel for 5 hours flight?

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January 14, 2020

Answer: Travel after EVLT.

Bradley L. Ashpole, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 14, 2020

Answer: Travel after EVLT.

Bradley L. Ashpole, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 16, 2020

Answer: Travel

Susan Fox, DO, RPVIInternist, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
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January 16, 2020

Answer: Travel

Susan Fox, DO, RPVIInternist, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
April 17, 2019

Answer: Flying after a vein ablation

April 17, 2019

Answer: Flying after a vein ablation

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Answer: Travel after EVLT procedure

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