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vascular professional | issue 02 · 2022

© Dr. Petar Dragić © Dr. Petar Dragić

fig. 6a > ELVeS Radial 2ring fiber while laser crossectomy fig. 6b > ELVeS Radial 2ring fiber while laser crossectomy
(ultrasound) (illustration)

After the laser is placed, tumescent anesthesia is admin- 1% of all operations and actually never had anything
istered. If adequately administered according to sandwich above level 3, which in itself is an extremely rare occasion.
principles, it allows excellent contact between edges of With the two techniques, UGLA and laser crossecto-
the junction and fiber tip. Also, it prevents surrounding my, I improved my skills to a level where I can freely guar-
tissue and small arterial vessels from damaging. After antee to my patients a successful treatment with sev-
TA readjustment of the laser fiber is needed, the laser is eral years of warranty for my work, without exceptions.
fired and we monitor the ablation, we can proceed with Problems once deemed impossible for the laser are now
the laser crossectomy. > fig. 6a, fig. 6b a common task and easily solved. I believe many could
The only possible negative outcome has proven to be prosper through my techniques and protocols. Me, and
E.H.I.T. and we regularly check for that during the next my colleagues have been providing educative workshops
couple of check-ups happening soon after operation. Still, on these techniques in my clinic, but also in congresses
we found that even the occurrence of E.H.I.T. is well below around the world.

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