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A venous insufficiency? had ablation done on great saphenous veinseven years ago rt. leg. doppler ultrasound shows a gsv , branch reflux reoccurance? is it safe for new ablation on same leg. left leg shows reflux on small saphenous vein calf?

Q: a venous insufficiency? had ablation done on great saphenous veinseven years ago rt. leg. doppler ultrasound shows a gsv , branch reflux reoccurance? is it safe for new ablation on same leg. left leg shows reflux on small saphenous vein calf?

: You may try endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) if available with a higher success rate than ablation.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You may try endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) if available with a higher success rate than ablation.

Answered 1/17/2022

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A member asked:

A venous insufficiency? had ablation done on great saphenous veinseven years ago rt. leg. doppler ultrasound shows a gsv , branch reflux reoccurance? is it safe for new ablation on same leg. left leg shows reflux on small saphenous vein calf?

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