Vascular surgery

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06/11/2025

Guillaume Velé

Vascular surgery

Surgeon performing endovenous laser or radiofrequency ablation for varicose vein treatment

Varicose vein treatment: laser, radiofrequency, sclerotherapy or surgery?

Understanding the role of Doppler ultrasound and the criteria that guide towards medical compression, sclerotherapy, endovenous treatment or surgery.

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