Update: New Venous Journal Articles

Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 2008 Apr 2 [Epub ahead of print]
Laser and Radiofrequency Endovenous Ablation of Venous Reflux.
Golan JF, Glenn DM.
North Shore Vascular Associates.
Endovenous modalities to treat superficial venous reflux of the lower extremities have revolutionized management of patients with varicose veins. Laser and radiofrequency probes have both found their way into the arsenal of physicians treating venous reflux. Although both offer distinct advantages and minor drawbacks, they each offer the convenience of in-office treatment, faster recovery, and improved safety over traditional surgical procedures. This article will briefly discuss the technique, treatment results, and potential complications associated with each procedure.


N Engl J Med. 2008 Apr 3;358(14):1525-6.
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Microembolism during foam sclerotherapy of varicose veins.
Ceulen RP, Sommer A, Vernooy K.


J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2008 Feb;49(1):19-26.
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Options in the management of varicose veins, 2008.
Hirsch SA, Dillavou E.
Department of Vascular Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA. hirssa@upmc.edu
Modern management of varicose veins requires knowledge of the principal procedures currently utilized, which are compression sclerotherapy, foam sclerotherapy, endovenous laser therapy, radiofrequency closure, microincision phlebectomy, transilluminated powered phlebectomy, radiofrequency closure of perforating veins, perforation invagination stripping, subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery, saphenous valvuloplasty and external laser therapy. A review of the above procedures is presented with a brief description of their indications, performance and results.


J Vasc Surg. 2008 Apr;47(4):901-2.
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Regarding "Light assisted stab phlebectomy: Report of a technique for removal of lower extremity varicose veins".
Samson RH.
Florida State University Medical School, Mote Vascular Foundation, Inc, Sarasota, Fla.