AIIMS Jammu launches Endovenous Laser Ablation Services for varicose vein patients in Interventional Radiology

JAMMU: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has marked a significant milestone with the successful commencement of Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) services for the treatment of varicose veins patients under the department of Radiodiagnosis & Imaging.

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The first case was recently performed in the state-of-the-art Interventional Radiology (IR) suite, signalling a new era of minimally invasive vascular care at the institute with the support of ED and CEO, Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta.

Varicose veins are the enlarged, twisted veins often affecting the lower limbs can cause considerable discomfort and complications if left untreated. EVLA, a minimally invasive, ultrasound guided procedure used by interventional radiologists, uses laser energy to close off these problematic veins, offering patients a safe and effective alternative as a day-care procedure. It is almost a scarless and sutureless procedure with good treatment outcomes and quicker recovery time.