Endovascular laser treatment of venous malformation in children

Objective: To review the results of endovascular laser treatment of venous malformation in pediatric age group. Material and Method: Retrospective review of children with venous malformation treated with endovascular laser from January 2010to December 2014 was conducted. The demographic data, natural history of disease, operative technical problem, postoperative results and complications of the patients were collected and assessed. Results: There were 4 patients included in the study. The average age was 6.86 years. The presenting symptoms varied from asymptomatic, visible mass or large vessels to bleeding mass and pain on walking. There was no intraoperative complication. Post-operative follow-up at 2-6 months showed complete remission in all patients. One patient had partial recurrence and underwent complete surgical removal. Conclusion: Endovascular laser treatment was effective in the treatment of venous malformation. Associated vascular malformation and venous insufficiency were commonly found. Recurrent venous malformation lesions after treatment are usually small and easier to remove.