The Results

• 187/195 (96%) of GSVs successfully closed following initial EVLT

• 7/195 (4%) GSVs closed following re-treatment with EVLT

• 190/195 (97%) GSVs remain closed at 1-21 month f/u with duplex ultrasound (+color doppler) evaluation

• There have been no skin burns, paresthesias, or other adverse reactions

• > 1000 GSVs treated with endovenous laser

• Up to 21 month follow-up

• > 97% of GSVs have remained closed

• Bruising & mild tenderness (< 2 wks)

• No other minor or major complications

 



EVLT Benefits
• Greater patient population
• 45-minute, in-office procedure
• Lower risk of complications
• Low start-up and treatment costs
• Less patient anxiety
• Shorter recovery time
• Minimal patient discomfort
• 97% success rate


The EVLT Advantage
EVLT represents a significance breakthrough in treatment of the greater saphenous vein, with considerable practice-building potential. Only DIOMED offers the EVLT procedure kit and practice-building program to help you get started.




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