What are the risks of the EVLT procedure?
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What are the risks of the EVLT procedure?
There are potential complications with any procedure. These are rare complications that include:
-mild numbness
-pulling sensation
-Phlebitis
-Deep venous thrombosis
-infection at an incision site
-Bruising
- Dr. Wright
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March 8th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
[...] What are the risk and complications with the EVLT procedure? | Ask the Doctor [...]
March 14th, 2010 at 12:47 am
The EVLT is a very safe procedure while it is possible for several rare complications the most likely serious is a deep vein thrombosis which studies show can occur in about one in a thousand procedures. for more information please see the vein treatment section on the main site.