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Why is vein ablation or removal preferred over valve repair in varicose vein treatment?

Vascular Surgery

Johnbaker35 (John Baker) February 3, 2026, 5:24pm 1

Why is vein ablation or vein removal more commonly recommended than valve repair for treating varicose veins, and what factors influence this treatment choice?

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