R.G. Bush et al; Treatment of Incompetent Vein of Giacomini (Thigh Extension Branch); Ann Vasc Surg 2007; 21: 245-248

     The 940 nm Dornier diode laser is successful used on 14 patients with incompetent vein of Giacomini

     without serious complications, sometimes in combination with sclerotherapy.

R.G. Bush; Thermal Endovenous Ablation of the Saphenous Vein; Endovascular Today, April 2007

     41 patients were different wavelength and power settings and the RF treatment compared regarding

     mechanism of action and histological finding.

R.G. Bush et al.; 940-nm Laser for Treatment of Saphenous Insufficiency: Histological Analysis and Long-Term Follow-Up; Photomedicine and Laser Surgery 2005; 23(1); 15-19

     620 patients were treated with the Dornier SkinPulse S diode laser with a high closure rate of 95%,

     some have already a follow-up period of 3 years.  The patented lightguide protection system of Dornier

     is explained.

Proebstle, et al.; Endovenous Treatment of the Greater Saphenous Vein iwth a 940-nm Diode Laser: Thrombotic Occlusion After Endoluminal Thermal Damage by Laser-Generated Steam Bubbles; J of Vasc Surg 2002; 35; 4; 729-736

     The steam bubble effect is explained, which is the mechanism of action with a 940 nm diode laser for   

     the endovenous laser treatment.

Proebstle, T. et al.; Thermal Damage of the Inner Vein Wall During Endovenous Laser Treatment: Key Role of Energy Absorption by Intravascular Blood; Dermatol Surg 2002; 28; 596-600

     Basic in vitro and in vivo experiments were done for the endovenous laser treatment.  The blood is

     responsible for damage along the entire vein wall.

Kundu, S.; Recommended Reporting Standards for Endovenous Ablation for the Treatment of Venous Insufficiency: Joint Statement of the American Venous Forum and the Society of Interventional Radiology; Journal of Vascular Surgery 2007; 46; 582-9.

     This paper gives recommendations on how to write a paper for endovenous laser treatment and which

     informations should be included.