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Endovenous Laser Ablation Questions

Can Endovenous Laser Ablation be done after a knee replacement?
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My husband had 2 knee replacements and gets frequent cellulitis in his leg that has poor circulation. Is the Edovenous Laser Ablation procedure safe in these circumstances? Will it help reduce getting celluliti... Read more
What sensation or feeling should one expect after ELA of the saphenous vein and for how long?
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Three weeks ago I had endovenous laser ablation of the saphenous vein. I have a pulling sensation. Is this normal? How long with the feeling last? Read more
If ablation is done on the saphenous vein, are there other veins that may be used for future heart operations?
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I have not had any heart problems other than high blood pressure, but family members have had heart catheters and heart surgery. I have leaking valves in the saphenous vein. If ablated, can other veins be us... Read more
Can endovenous laser ablation treat a vulvar varicose vein?
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I have been to 2 vascular surgeons, but they only seem interested in taking care of the varicose vein in my leg that is causing pain to my ankle. My vulvar varicose vein is increasingly painful and swollen. Wha... Read more
My doctor said my vein is too large to have sclerotherapy performed first, is this true?
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I have a few visible spider veins on my lower leg that I want treated with foam sclerotherapy. However, the doctor wants me to do endovenous laser treatment before the sclerotherapy. According to him, my vein i... Read more
What is the time-frame for DVT risk with laser ablation?
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Is it true that blot clots relating to the endovenous laser ablation procedure are generally visible within the first 24 hours? Or, is this rather a long-term potential side-effect arising from the procedure? I... Read more
Is throbbing pain normal 10 weeks after EVL Ablation?
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I had 2 separate EVL Ablations 10 weeks ago. I am now having the original achy/throbbing pain resuming in the back of my leg behind my knee. It's the same discomfort that the MD diagnosed as valvular incompeten... Read more
I had a venous closure procedure done about five years ago, with not much relief since. Is that normal?
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Once in a while, I get very sore areas in my veins that are a little pink. They hurt, but go away usually after several days. Is there anything that can be done? Read more
Why am I still experiencing swelling more than two years after EVLA?
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I had the endovenous laser ablation procedure over two years ago. Initially there was some swelling, but it improved with compression hose. I no longer wear the hose and today I measured my leg. The portion fr... Read more
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My doctor only treated my vein from the groin to the knee, is this OK? Should he have treated the entire vein?
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I had endovenous laser treatment on my saphenous vein. The doctor said he only treated it from the groin to knee, not to ankle. He said that should be enough to stop the blood flow. Is this OK, or should he hav... Read more
Vein did not close after laser ablation - what are the consequences?
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I had a laser ablation on my left leg and the follow-up ultrasound after 2-3 days of surgery which showed that the vein did not close. The doctor said she had never seen this before. Is this dangerous? Should I... Read more
I will have a surgery to repair my torn meniscus, how long after the procedure can I have EVLT?
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I had vein stripping 10 years ago. I have venous insufficiency and stasis dermatitis. I wear compression hose. I will have orthoscopic surgery for a torn meniscus in March. How long should I wait for EVLT? Read more
How safe is endovenous laser ablation for a person aged 92?
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My father has ulcers on his legs. He has had several over the past years that are very difficult to heal. His legs are brown in color and very swollen. The doctor wants to do Endovenous Laser Ablation (ELA) on ... Read more
Can I have a vein ablation if I have a deep vein clot in the leg?
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I have a deep vein clot and I was wondering if I can have an ablation to close the the vein on the inside of my leg? Read more
Should I have radiofrequency ablation on both legs if only one is symptomatic?
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I have a bulging vein on my right calf (right leg reflux is 0.4-4.2; size 4.8-13.2mm). I have no symptoms on left leg (reflux is 0.54-1.9 and size 2.2-9.3mm). My doctor wants to do an ablation on both legs. Do... Read more
Is it normal to form a clot in the saphenous vein after EVLT?
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I had an endovenous laser treatment ( EVLT) a week ago and today the doctor found a clot in my saphenous vein. It is pretty close to the saphenofemoral junction. They prescribed baby aspirin and a follow-up sca... Read more
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