Is vein mapping done with Endovenous Laser Ablation?

Is the vein mapping procedure done with Endovenous Laser Ablation?

Answers from doctors (8)


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 10, 2010

Vein mapping is done at the time of the initial venous duplex to evaluate any potential sources of reflux and define the anatomy. It may done again at the time of the ELA.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Vein mapping is done at the time of the initial venous duplex to evaluate any potential sources of reflux and define the anatomy. It may done again at the time of the ELA.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Feb 26, 2010

Yes generally done before the procedure to plan the operation.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Yes generally done before the procedure to plan the operation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay

Published on Oct 19, 2009

Initial vein mapping is nec in order to determine if your saphenous vein is appropriate for endovenous laser ablation as well as to rule out any other pathology or anomalies in the deep system. The vein mapping will also tell us what other primary varicose veins also will require treatment.

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Answered by Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay

Initial vein mapping is nec in order to determine if your saphenous vein is appropriate for endovenous laser ablation as well as to rule out any other pathology or anomalies in the deep system. The vein mapping will also tell us what other primary varicose veins also will require treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Oct 15, 2009

Mapping of a vein is done prior to any EVLT procedure. Ultrasound is
done prior to even minor procedures such as sclerotheapy, this
eliminates the possibility of missing an important refluxing vein. The
EVLT procedure is done entirely under ultrasound guidance.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Mapping of a vein is done prior to any EVLT procedure. Ultrasound is
done prior to even minor procedures such as sclerotheapy, this
eliminates the possibility of missing an important refluxing vein. The
EVLT procedure is done entirely under ultrasound guidance.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Oct 08, 2009

It is very important to do vein mapping before EVLT. It is crucial to know the anatomy and physiology of each patient's leg veins before any procedure.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

It is very important to do vein mapping before EVLT. It is crucial to know the anatomy and physiology of each patient's leg veins before any procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Jacksonville Vein Center

Published on Sep 30, 2009

Knowledge of the functional venous anatomy is required to appropriately diagnose, plan and perform treatment of all venous disorders of the legs. Venous duplex US imaging is always performed to map the veins prior to and during all endovenous ablative procedures (EVLT, CLOSURE, Close-Fast).

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Answered by The Jacksonville Vein Center

Knowledge of the functional venous anatomy is required to appropriately diagnose, plan and perform treatment of all venous disorders of the legs. Venous duplex US imaging is always performed to map the veins prior to and during all endovenous ablative procedures (EVLT, CLOSURE, Close-Fast).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Sep 29, 2009

Endovenous laser ablation is performed under ultrasound guidance. A diagnostic ultrasound is done at the time of a patient's initial visit to "map" out the problem.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Endovenous laser ablation is performed under ultrasound guidance. A diagnostic ultrasound is done at the time of a patient's initial visit to "map" out the problem.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Mapping of a vein is done prior to any EVLT procedure. Ultrasound is
done prior to even minor procedures such as sclerotheapy, this
eliminates the possibility of missing an important refluxing vein. The
EVLT procedure is done entirely under ultrasound guidance.

Answered by California Vein Specialists (View Profile)

Mapping of a vein is done prior to any EVLT procedure. Ultrasound is
done prior to even minor procedures such as sclerotheapy, this
eliminates the possibility of missing an important refluxing vein. The
EVLT procedure is done entirely under ultrasound guidance.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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