Recurrence of Varicose Veins Following Endovenous Laser Therapy on a Daycare Basis: Our Centre Experience

Abstract

Background: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) often presents with the development of
incompetent short or great saphenous veins (SSV or GSV), resulting in a condition known as
varicose veins. Material and Methods: The present study was conducted with the aim of
evaluating the outcomes and recurrence following endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) for CVI
by discharging the patient on the same day following the procedure. Results: In this study,
only 4 patients developed recurrence following varicose vein treatment out of 102 patients with
EVLT on a daycare basis. An occlusion of GSV along with its branches was achieved in most
of the cases with self-limiting adverse effects and very few recurrence rates in the follow-up
period. Conclusion: Relief of symptoms and a significant improvement in the appearance of
varicose veins were noted 4-6 months after initial treatment, and pain was greatly resolved in
all the treated limbs.