Predicting Recurrent Veins
/Have you ever wondered why your patients often seem to present with new symptoms of neovascularity after GSV ablation? Dr. John Kingsley of the Alabama Vascular and Vein Center suggested a "blowout phenomenon," which describes a sudden occurrence of varicose veins along the path of the AAGSV following the ipsilateral GSV ablation. This phenomenon is due to a very common oversight by many vein procedurists. Hint: It correlates with AP diameter. You can read more about recurrent veins by clicking the above link.