Mathematical modeling of endovenous laser treatment (ELT).

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Endovenous laser treatment (ELT) has been recently proposed as an alternative in the treatment of reflux of the Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) and Small Saphenous Vein (SSV). Successful ELT depends on the selection of optimal parameters required to achieve an optimal vein damage while avoiding side effects. Mathematical modeling of ELT could provide a better understanding of the ELT process and could determine the optimal dosage as a function of vein diameter.

Study design/materials and methods

The model is based on calculations describing the light distribution using the diffusion approximation of the transport theory, the temperature rise using the bioheat equation and the laser-induced injury using the Arrhenius damage model. The geometry to simulate

SUBMITTER: Mordon SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1464132 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature