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    <Journal>
      <PublisherName>Barw</PublisherName>
      <JournalTitle>Barw Medical Journal</JournalTitle>
      <Issn>2960-1959</Issn>
      <Volume>3</Volume>
      <Issue>3</Issue>
      <PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>06</Month>
        <Day>02</Day>
      </PubDate>
    </Journal>
    <ArticleTitle>Management of Lower Limb Varicose Veins Using Endovenous Laser Ablation, Micro-Phlebectomy, and Sclerotherapy Using Multimodal Analgesia</ArticleTitle>
    <FirstPage>20</FirstPage>
    <LastPage>25</LastPage>
    <ELocationID EIdType="doi">10.58742/bmj.v3i3.193</ELocationID>
    <Language>eng</Language>
    <AuthorList>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Fahmi H. Kakamad</LastName>
        <Affiliation>College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. fahmi.hussein@univsul.edu.iq</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Fuad E. Fuad</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Department of Anesthesiology, Shar Hospital, Malik Mahmud Ring Road, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. fuad.fuad@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Soran H. Tahir</LastName>
        <Affiliation>College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. soran.tahir@univsul.edu.iq</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Ayoob A. Mohammed</LastName>
        <Affiliation>College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. ayoob.mohammed@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Rezheen J. Rashid</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Department of Radiology, Hiwa Cancer Hospital, Sulaimani Directorate of Health, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. rezheen.rashid@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Hiwa O. Abdullah</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. hiewaom96@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Dana H. Mohammed Saeed</LastName>
        <Affiliation>College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. dana.saeed@gamil.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Kanaw A. Salih</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. kanaw.salih@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Nsren S. Sabr</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. nsren.sabr@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Farman J. Ahmed</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. farman.ahmed@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Bzhwen Y. Abdulla</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. bzhwen.yassen@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Pavel M. Kareem</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. pavel.kareem@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Marwan N. Hassan</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. marwan.nasih12@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Shno J. Jabbar</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. shno.jabar@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Berun A. Abdalla</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. berun.anwer95@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Bander A. Abdalla</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Kscien Organization for Scientific Research (Middle East Office), Azadi mall, Hamdi Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. bander.abdalla@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName EmptyYN="Y"/>
        <LastName>Amr M. Mahmood</LastName>
        <Affiliation>Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. amr.mahmood@gmail.com</Affiliation>
      </Author>
    </AuthorList>
    <History>
      <PubDate PubStatus="received">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>04</Month>
        <Day>10</Day>
      </PubDate>
    </History>
    <Abstract>Introduction

Previously, the conventional surgical procedure of high-ligation and saphenous stripping was commonly used to treat varicose veins (VVs). However, contemporary advancements have led to the rapid evolution of VV management. This study shares a single center's experience in treating patients with lower limb VVs through endovenous laser ablation in combination with phlebectomy and sclerotherapy using multimodal analgesia.

Methods

This case series study included consecutive patients diagnosed with lower limb VVs. The inclusion criteria encompassed VVs categorized from score C1 to C6 (clinical, etiologic, anatomic, and pathophysiological), saphenofemoral incompetence, and patients aged between 18 and 75.

Results

A total of 153 patients were enrolled. The majority were female (73.0%), resulting in a female-to-male ratio of 2.73:1. The age of patients ranged from 18 to 73 years, with a mean age of 40.8 &#xB1; 11.7 years. Regarding post-procedural complications, wounds developed in 25 patients (16.3%), making it the most common complication, while thrombophlebitis occurred in 15 cases (9.8%), skin discoloration in nine cases (5.9%), and recanalization and DVT each in a case (0.7%). Due to extensive varicose veins, 31 patients (20.0%) required a sclerotherapy session six weeks after the operation. Patients could return to routine daily activities within 4 to 10 hours. Overall, the patient satisfaction rate (complete and partial) was 85%. Only a case of recurrence (0.7%) was reported after a one-year follow-up.

Conclusion

Endovenous laser ablation, in combination with phlebectomy and sclerotherapy using multimodal analgesia, may yield a satisfactory outcome in patients with moderate to severe VVs.
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