Prospects of Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) Standardization-Mid-Term Results of a Four-Zone Dosimetry Guiding Tool for 1940 nm Laser.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heterogeneity regarding dosimetry and reporting of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) mandates the development of a standardized protocol. This study presents the mid-term results of EVLA with 1940 nm-laser and radial-fibre, supported by a four-zone dosimetry tool.

Materials and methods

Four anatomical dosimetry zones for great saphenous veins (GSV) and two for small saphenous veins (SSV) were defined with set power levels. Zone-1G (4 W) extended from the inguinal ligament to the apex of femoral triangle, Zone-2G (4 W) from the apex of femoral triangle to the upper border of patella. Zone-3G (3 W) from the patella to the tibial tuberosity. Zone-4G (2 W) extended from the tibial tuberosity to the ankle. Zone-1S from the sapheno-popliteal junction to the tibial tubero

SUBMITTER: Setia A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10342372 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature