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What is Endovenous Laser Ablation?
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| Endovenous Laser Ablation is a minimally
invasive, non-surgical, out patient procedure used
to treat varicose veins. It avoids other invasive
surgical procedures such as stripping and legation.
The Center for Vascular Health, in partnership with
Radiology Associates of Ocala is the first and only
to be providing this service is Marion County. |
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| What happens during the Endovenous
Laser Ablation procedure? |
| During the Endovenous Laser Venous System
(ELVS) procedure, a laser fiber is inserted into
the vein through a tiny puncture site. The laser
energizes the fiber as it is withdrawn from the vein.
Energy emitted from the tip of the fiber causes only
the treated vein to close, while the body automatically
routes the blood to other healthy veins. There is
rapid recovery and normal activity is resumed immediately.
The Endovenous Laser Ablation procedure takes less
than an hour and provides immediate relief of symptoms. |
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| There may be minor soreness or bruising,
which can be treated with an over-the-counter pain
reliever. There is no scar, because the procedure
does not require a surgical incision, just a nick
in the skin, about the size of a pencil tip using
local anesthesia. |
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| Where is this procedure performed? |
| Endovenous Laser Ablation is performed
as an outpatient procedure at Munroe Regional Medical
Center by one of Radiology Associates of Ocala's
Interventional Radiologist. For more information
or to schedule an appointment, please call our Center
for Vascular Health at (352) 671-4252. |
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