EVLT and stab phlebectomy on left leg?

March 31, 2017
Asked By:mirzaa in Nyack, NY

Hello, So I went to a vascular surgeon recently for my varicose veins on my left leg. She suggested I need to get EVLT on top of the leg and some sort of vein removal on bottom half of the leg ( since EVLT can cause nerve damage). I think she mentioned it is called, stab phlebectomy. My question is this... how accurate is her diagnosis? What is the difference between Sclerotheraphy vs stab phlebotomy? Are there any side effects or consequences of stab phlebectomy? Thanks

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April 13, 2017

Answer: Sclerotherapy and phlebectomy.

April 13, 2017

Answer: Sclerotherapy and phlebectomy.

April 8, 2017

Answer: Below knee ablation of the great or lesser saphenous veins with endovenous laser is safe

April 8, 2017

Answer: Below knee ablation of the great or lesser saphenous veins with endovenous laser is safe

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