Endovenous 1470 nm laser treatment of the saphenous vein: early report of pain assessment.

CONCLUSION: Endovenous laser ablation for chronic venous insufficiency with a 1470-nm diode laser appears to be effective and safe. The procedure is simple to perform, well accepted by patients and relatively atraumatic.
PMID: 23558661 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - April 1, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Can Caliskan K, Cakmakci E, Celebi I, Basak M Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research