2022 Volume 33 Issue 3 Pages 295-299
Objectives: Following endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for varicose veins, the postoperative complications that require the most attention are thrombotic complications. We examined patients who developed venous thromboembolism (VTE) postoperatively at our hospital. Subjects: The subject sample included 1049 patients who underwent EVLA for saphenous varicose veins between May 2015 and January 2021. Results: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) was observed in five patients, among whom three had concurrent pulmonary thromboembolism. In four out of the five patients with DVT onset, superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) was observed. Therefore, SVT was considered to be a significant risk factor for DVT. General anesthesia, bilateral EVLA, age, operative duration, the number of varices removed , and obesity were not risk factors for VTE onset. Conclusion: It was suggested that a history of SVT prior to surgery is a risk factor for VTE onset following EVLA.
