1. Minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins: Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) 
Georgios Galanopoulos, Constantinos Lambidis 
International Journal of Surgery 
Volume 10, Issue 3, Pages (January 2012)
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2. Fig. 1
The GSV is punctured just below the knee and the guidewire is located within the vein lumen.
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3. Fig. 2 The correct position of the sheath is controlled.
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4. Fig. 3
Intraoperative US imaging of the vein is of paramount importance.
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5. Fig. 4
The laser fiber will be introduced, through the sheath, within the vein lumen.
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6. Fig. 5
The laser fiber is advanced toward the SFJ and the vein course is marked. This maneuver is useful in tumescent administration.
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