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Replied on 1/11/2012

By: Laser Vein Center  |  Thomas Wright, M.D., F.A.C.P., R.V.T.
O'Fallon, MO

No the ELVeS (Endo Laser Vein System) is only used for re fluxing
saphenous viens.

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