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EVLT Procedure
Visit D-Clinic
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The doctor performs ultrasound consultation and marks the target points with a marker.
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An intravenous drip is placed into your arm in our operation room.
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You will be asked to lie on your back, flexing the knee to be treated slightly.
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The doctor will sterilize your leg and cover it with a clean operating cloth.
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Regional anesthesia will be given and then an incision (about 1 cm long) is made to reach the target varicose vein.
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A Catheter is then inserted into the venous.
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Regional anesthesia is given under the guidance of ultrasound.
(You may feel a slight pain during this procedure.)
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Laser Fiber is inserted into the catheter and then, the catheter is removed from the veien.
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A Laser Fiber is placed, guided by ultrasound and a laser is activated as the fiber is withdrawn from the venous (about 5 minutes).
You should feel no pain during this procedure.
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The incision is then tied and you will be asked to wear a compression stocking.
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The whole procedures takes about 40 minutes.
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Then you will be moved to the recovery room.
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After a 20-minutes-rest, the nurse will explain aftercare procedures.
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And you will be asked to make a reservation for the next treatment.
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