The relative roles of power, linear endovenous energy density, and pullback velocity in determining short-term success after endovenous laser ablation of the truncal saphenous veins

ConclusionsPower and LEED are separate but important determinants of short-term EVLA success. Threshold-dependent effects are observed for PBR (LEED ≤26 J/cm or ≥26 J/cm), with significant PBR correlation seen only at higher LEED values. Whereas ideal values for power and LEED differ according to the clinical scenario, our findings suggest that use of higher power outputs and greater LEED values (≥90% success probability achieved with power>10.34 W or LEED>26.56 J/cm) may yield optimal results.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders - Category: Surgery Source Type: research