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What are the treatment options for varicose veins in a patient with DVT?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I was diagnosed with DVT and PTS after an injury in the left ankle. There are varicose veins and swelling in my left leg. Would it be beneficial to perform an EVLA of the left small saphenous vein, left great saphenous vein, and left anterior accessory saphenous vein on my left leg? What are my treatment options?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

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Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and acute illness treatment. He provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all age groups. Dr. Abouibrahim is committed to promoting long-term health and wellness through accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) is an effective treatment for significant varicose veins that are not responding to conservative management. EVLA can be done if the DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is not recent (more than six months ago) and there is evidence of cannulation.

When was your DVT diagnosed, and have you undergone a duplex Doppler ultrasound test?

I hope this has helped you.

Kindly follow up with the answers.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 14, 2022
Reviewed At January 22, 2026

Education:

MBBCh

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and acute illness treatment. He provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all age groups. Dr. Abouibrahim is committed to promoting long-term health and wellness through accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare.

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Education:

MBBCh

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and acute illness treatment. He provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all age groups. Dr. Abouibrahim is committed to promoting long-term health and wellness through accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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