If your symptoms aren't that bad, it is fine to wait. It is the choice you and your doctor make, and there is no correct or incorrect answer. But you are not putting yourself in danger by waiting.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

There is minimal risk in waiting. Keep in mind that a partially recanalized vein may not respond as well to laser treatment, i.e the risk of failure is clearly higher. I am concerned by the fact that both GSVs recanalized over that period of time. Since any reintervention carries with it 1) a greater risk of failure 2) a similar risk of EHIT (blood clotting complication), I would be inclined to hold off unless you develop bothersome symptoms. In that case, particularly if the vein is only partially recanalized, consideration should be given to US guided sclerotherapy with Varithena (commercially available foam), which has a better chance of closing the vein (compared to liquid sclerotherapy).

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Waiting is the best thing and there is no increase risk. You would need to see if the EHIT goes completely away before retreating.

Published on Jul 11, 2012