Endovenous laser ablation of tributary varicose veins: A literature review and recent initiatives in Japan
Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease
Published online on March 04, 2026
Abstract
Phlebology, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundEndovenous laser ablation (EVLA) has become a standard treatment for saphenous trunk reflux. However, its application to tributary varicose veins—referred to as varicose vein ablation (VVA)—has not been well recognized. Early reports using bare-...
BackgroundEndovenous laser ablation (EVLA) has become a standard treatment for saphenous trunk reflux. However, its application to tributary varicose veins—referred to as varicose vein ablation (VVA)—has not been well recognized. Early reports using bare-...