Great Saphenous Vein Occlusion with Cyanoacrylate: An Alternative to Endovenous Laser Ablation?

Objective: We present our initial center experience, using cyanoacrylate for great sa- phenous vein occlusion. Materials and Methods: Total of six cases of great saphenous vein incompetency treated with cyanoacrylate embolization without use of conscious sedation or tumes- cent anesthesia are described with the procedural details and initial results. Results: All six cases of great saphenous vein were successfully occluded with this technique and none of them showed any recanalization at 1 st , 3 rd or 6 month follow up. Conclusion: Cyanoacrylate occlusion of great saphenous vein is a promising alterna tive in treating great saphenous vein incompetency.

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