Can Endovenous Laser Ablation be used on a Vulvar Vericosity?

Can Endovenous Laser Ablation be used on a Vulvar Vericosity?

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More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Nov 12, 2010

The important point regarding vulvar varicosities, as in all varicosities, is an accurate venous duplex examination. This can frequently pinpoint the source of these varicosities. Frequently, these varicosities arise as refluxing veins around the origin of the saphenous vein and hence can easily be treated Sclerotherapy but not Endovenous Laser Ablation.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

The important point regarding vulvar varicosities, as in all varicosities, is an accurate venous duplex examination. This can frequently pinpoint the source of these varicosities. Frequently, these varicosities arise as refluxing veins around the origin of the saphenous vein and hence can easily be treated Sclerotherapy but not Endovenous Laser Ablation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Oct 21, 2010

The important point regarding vulvar varicosities, as in all varicosities, is an accurate venous duplex examination. This can frequently pinpoint the source of these varicosities. Frequently, these varicosities arise as refluxing veins around the origin of the saphenous vein and hence can easily be treated with either Laser Ablation or Sclerotherapy.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

The important point regarding vulvar varicosities, as in all varicosities, is an accurate venous duplex examination. This can frequently pinpoint the source of these varicosities. Frequently, these varicosities arise as refluxing veins around the origin of the saphenous vein and hence can easily be treated with either Laser Ablation or Sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


HealthQare Associates of Northern Virginia

Published on Oct 20, 2010

Vulvar varicosities are a sigh of Pelvic venous insufficiency. This is treated differently; usually by embolization and sclerotherapy.

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Answered by HealthQare Associates of Northern Virginia

Vulvar varicosities are a sigh of Pelvic venous insufficiency. This is treated differently; usually by embolization and sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Oct 18, 2010

Foam sclerotherapy usually is a much better option.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Foam sclerotherapy usually is a much better option.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Oct 18, 2010

Generally not.
Vulvar varices generally arise from pelvic veins, and these are treated in a different way.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Generally not.
Vulvar varices generally arise from pelvic veins, and these are treated in a different way.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Oct 18, 2010

No. In fact, endovenous laser ablation is not used for the actual varicose veins, it's used for the underlying "cause." Vulvar varicosities can be treated however. Sclerotherapy is usually the best treatment.

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Answered by Miller Vein

No. In fact, endovenous laser ablation is not used for the actual varicose veins, it's used for the underlying "cause." Vulvar varicosities can be treated however. Sclerotherapy is usually the best treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

Published on Oct 18, 2010

We don't use laser we use VNUS. In any event, we've treated this with foam sclerotherapy and it seems to work. I would schedule an appointment to find the cause.

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Answered by Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

We don't use laser we use VNUS. In any event, we've treated this with foam sclerotherapy and it seems to work. I would schedule an appointment to find the cause.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Oct 18, 2010

Vulvar varicosities are usually caused by ovarian vein or internal pudendal vein insufficiency. This is also called pelvic congestion syndrome. These varicosities are not treated with ablation but with embolization.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Vulvar varicosities are usually caused by ovarian vein or internal pudendal vein insufficiency. This is also called pelvic congestion syndrome. These varicosities are not treated with ablation but with embolization.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 18, 2010

ELA usually cannot be used on a vulvar varicosity. To use ELA the vein must be of adequate caliber and relatively straight. If vulvar varicosities are due to saphenous reflux , then the saphenous reflux can be treated with ELA. Vulvar varicosities are treated with sclerotherapy or localized microphlebectomies. Pelvic congestion syndrome may also need to be evaluated.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

ELA usually cannot be used on a vulvar varicosity. To use ELA the vein must be of adequate caliber and relatively straight. If vulvar varicosities are due to saphenous reflux , then the saphenous reflux can be treated with ELA. Vulvar varicosities are treated with sclerotherapy or localized microphlebectomies. Pelvic congestion syndrome may also need to be evaluated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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