Flush Versus Standard Distance From Saphenofemoral Junction in Endovenous Laser Ablation of Great Saphenous Vein

A 4 French sheath is advanced over the wire and positioned in the great saphenous vein below knee. Diode laser (SmartM; Lasotronix) with a 600-mm radial fiber catheter was used. The tip of the laser was be placed flush at saphenofemoral junction.

A 4 French sheath is advanced over the wire and positioned in the great saphenous vein below knee. Diode laser (SmartM; Lasotronix) with a 600-mm radial fiber catheter was used. The tip of the laser was be placed 2 cm distal to saphenofemoral junction.