title: [Long-pulsed frequency-doubled neodymium:YAG laser in treatment of superficial varicose veins. Initial clinical experiences].
abstract: Many different therapeutic approaches are employed to treat small vessels on the leg. In recent years a variety of lasers (argon, Neodymium: YAG and dye lasers) have been used as well as sclerotherapy, cryosurgery and electrosurgery. None of these lasers are entirely satisfactory, and there are a number of side effects. Because of its special physical characteristics, the newly developed long-pulsed frequency-doubled neodymium: YAG laser has clear advantages in the treatment of vascular lesions compared to other laser systems. These include: no vessel rupture compared to dye laser, no epidermal lesions compared to argon laser. In clinical tests it shows a high rate of effectiveness with minimal side effects.
authors.affiliation: Hautklinik am Klinikum Minden.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bethge
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stadler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008875:Middle Aged; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*