Objective:To assess the indication

preliminary efficacy and complication of endovcnous laser treatment （EVLT） for varicose veins.Methods:A study was carried out on 63 limbs of 38 patients with varicose veins.59 of 63 limbs were treated by EVLT and 4 of 63 limbs were treated by both EVLT and surgical ligation.Patients were evaluated at 3

7 days and 1

3

9 months to determine efficacy and complications.Results:62 of 63 greater saphenous veins were closed after treatment

and the remaining one was closed after repeat treatment.There were no significant complications and no recurrence at 2～9 months after treatment.Conclusion:Endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins of lower extremities is a safe

effective and feasible method.It can be applied to the patient of clinical stages C

2

～C

6

according to CEAP classification and can be cooperated with surgical ligation without serious complications.