The first ablation is repeated twice due to the large diameter of the proximal great saphenous vein. At the completion of vein closure, ultrasonography is used to confirm both ablation as well as ...

The principal veins in the superficial system are the great saphenous vein (GSV) and the small saphenous vein (SSV). The GSV runs from the medial ankle to the groin, joining the common femoral ...