Modification of endovenous laser coagulation of great saphenous veins in patients with varicose: Stage of declined thrombophlebitis

Introduction. One of the main goals in the treatment of thrombophlebitis of saphenous veins is to separate the superficial veins from the deep ones at the sites of the most frequent transition of thrombotic masses. At the same time, the implementation of endovenous treatment methods for thrombophlebitis lacks an evidence base regulating all aspects of this procedure. Aim. This study aims to increase the effectiveness of endovenous laser coagulation for patients with varicose complicated by declined thrombophlebitis of subcutaneous veins. To that end, a modified technique of endovenous laser coagulation of the great saphenous vein was developed and implemented in clinical practice at Bashmedcenter LLC. This modified surgical intervention aims to reduce the economic costs of performing the procedure, shorten surgery duration, and improve the cosmetic result and the quality of patients’ lives. The procedure of the operation was patented, and the patent for invention No. RU 2827090 C1 was issued.

Materials and methods. From 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2022, 50 patients with varicose of the lower extremities and moderate-risk thrombophlebitis of the great saphenous vein underwent endovenous laser coagulation in Bashmedcenter LLC. The examined patients were divided into a control group (34 patients) and a comparison group (16 patients). All patients underwent an assessment of the quality of life before and after surgery using a visual analog scale (VAS). A primary economic assessment of the costs for surgical intervention in patients with standard and modified endovenous laser coagulations was also performed.

Results and discussion. Before surgery, no statistically significant difference in quality of life between the two groups was observed. After surgery, positive clinical and aesthetic results were obtained in the group of modified endovenous laser coagulation. An economic evaluation of the costs for surgical treatment and measurement of the laser-coagulation duration were performed, which showed the advantage of the modified technique. According to statistics, patients who underwent a modified technique of endovenous laser coagulation of the great saphenous vein showed a significantly better quality of life at follow-up examinations on days 7, 30, and 90 after surgery.

Conclusion. The data obtained during the comparative analysis of treatment results showed the effectiveness of a modified technique of endovenous laser coagulation of the great saphenous vein in patients with varicose and declined moderate-risk thrombophlebitis, which is proved by a higher quality of life, better clinical outcome, and shorter surgery duration.

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