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Procedure Percutaneous Sclerotherapy For Slow Flow AVM

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  • Procedure Percutaneous Sclerotherapy For Slow Flow AVM

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    Our first batch of DNB Radiology students in Meenakshi hospital, Tanjore

    Minimally Invasive | Day Care Procedure | Quick Recovery

    Indications

    • Symptomatic varicose veins (ache, pain, heaviness, throbbing)
    • Swelling, fatigue or cramps in the legs
    • Recurrent varicose veins after surgery
    • Skin changes due to venous disease (darkening, eczema)
    • Superficial venous reflux documented on Duplex Ultrasound
    • Patient preference for minimally invasive treatment

    The Procedure: Step By Step

    EVLA

    01. Local Anesthesia & Access

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    Tumescent local anesthesia is given around the vein. A small puncture is made and a thin catheter is inserted into the vein under ultrasound guidance.

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    02. Laser Fiber Insertion

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    The laser fiber is advanced through the catheter to the required position below the saphenofemoral/saphenopopliteal junction.

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    03. Tumescent Anesthesia

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    Tumescent solution is injected around the vein. This compresses the vein, provides anesthesia and protects surrounding tissues.

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    04. Laser Ablation

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    Laser energy is delivered while the fiber is gradually withdrawn. The vein wall collapses and the vein is sealed shut.

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    05. Catheter Removal

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    The fiber and catheter are removed and pressure is applied to the puncture site.

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    Contraindications

    • Pregnancy
    • Active deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
    • Severe peripheral arterial disease
    • Active infection in the leg
    • Known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics
    • Inability to walk or ambulate
    • Inability to walk or ambulate
    • Severe uncontrolled medical illness

    Peripheral Intervention: Percutaneous Sclerotherapy For Slow Flow AVM

    Percutaneous sclerotherapy was performed for slow-flow arteriovenous malformation under imaging guidance. Targeted sclerosant injection reduced lesion size, pain, swelling, and associated cosmetic deformity while preserving adjacent structures. The procedure provided effective symptom control with minimal invasiveness, reduced recurrence, and improved functional and cosmetic outcomes.
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    Important Advice

    • Wear compression stockings as advised and follow up with your doctor for the best results.

    Note

    • This information is for educational purposes only. Consult your vascular specialist to know if EVLA is right for you.