Techniques to treat varicose veins appear comparable in effectiveness

Monday, September 19, 2011 - 17:30 in Health & Medicine

Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) and high ligation and stripping (HLS) are both associated with effectiveness and safety in treatment of insufficiency of the great saphenous vein (GSV), but EVLT is more frequently associated with recurrences, according to a report published Online First by Archives of Dermatology.

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