CoolTouch CTEV Clinical Studies & Bibliography

White Papers:

Medical Journals:

  • Cavezzi A, Labropoulos N, Partsch H, Ricci A, Caggiati A, Myers K, Nicolaides A, Smith P. Duplex Ultrasound Investigation of the Veins in Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Limbs – UIP Consensus Document Part II Anatomy. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2006; 31: 288-299.
  • Coleridge-Smith P, Labropoulos N, Partsch H, Myers K, Nicolaides A, Cavezzi A. Duplex Ultrasound Investigation of the Veins in Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Limbs0 UIP Consensus Document. Part 1 Basic Principles. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2006; 31: 83-92.
  • Elias S, Khilnani N. Treating the Small Saphenous Vein. Endovas Today 2008: 60-64.
  • Goldman M, Mauricio M, Rao J. Intravascular 1320 nm Laser Closure of the Great Saphenous Vein: A 6 to 12 Month Follow –up Study. Derm Surg 2004: 30: 1380-1385.
  • Goldman M, Detwiler S. Endovenous 1064 nm and 1320 nm Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of the Porcine Greater Saphenous Vein. Cosm Derm 2003; 16: 25-28.
  • Hayes C, Kingsley J, Hamby K, Carlow J. The Effect of Endovenous Laser Ablation on Restless Legs Syndrome. Phlebology 2008; 23: 112-117.
  • Kundu S, Lurie F, Millward S, Padberg F, Vedantham S, Elias S, et al. 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. J Vasc Surg 2007; 46: 582-589.
  • Mackay, E; Almeida, J; Raines, J: Saphenous Vein Ablation; “Do different laser wavelengths translate into different patient experiences,” Endovascular Today, March 2006.
  • Munavalli G, Weiss R. Advances in Techniques for Endovenous Ablation of Truncal Veins - Advances in Dermatologic Surgery. Skin Therapy Letters 2006; 11:4-7.
  • Nootheti P, Cadag K, Goldman M. Review of Intravascular Approaches to the Treatment of Varicose Veins. Derm Surg 2007; 33: 1149-1157.
  • Proebstle T. The Balance Between Success and Treatment-Related Side Effects in Endovenous Ablation of Saphenous Veins. Endovascular Today July 2009: 82-85.
  • Proebstle T, Herdemann S. Early Results and Feasibility of Incompetent Perforator Vein Ablation by Endovenous Laser Treatment. Derm Surg 2007; 33: 162-168.
  • Proebstle T, Moehler G, Herdemann S. Endovenous Treatment of the Greater Saphenous Vein Using a 1320nm Nd:YAG Laser Causes Fewer Side Effects than Using a 940nm Diode Laser. Derm Surg 2005; 31: 1678-1684.
  • Weiss R, Goldman M. Endovenous Elimination of the Greater Saphenous Vein with Radiofrequency or Laser. In: Weiss R, Goldman M, editors. Advanced Techniques in Dermatologic Surgery. New York: Taylor & Francis Group; 2006: 347-365.
  • Weiss R, Munavalli G. Endovenous Ablation of Truncal Veins. Semin Cutan Med Surg 2005; 24: 193-199.
  • Yang C, Chou H; Lo Y. Incompetent Great Saphenous Veins Treated with Endovenous 1320nm Laser: Results for 71 Legs and Morphologic Evolvement Study. Derm Surg 2006; 32: 1453-1457.

Abstracts or Poster Presentations:

  • Chapman-Smith P, Browne A. Efficacy of 1320nm Endovenous Laser Ablation Combined with Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy for the Treatment of Leg Vein Reflux. A 3 Year Prospective Study in New Zealand. Annual ACP Congress 2007; Poster Presentation.
  • Chapman-Smith P, Brown A. Efficacy of 1320nm Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) Combined with Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGS) in Treating Leg Vein Reflux – A 3-Year Study. Annual ACP Congress Abstract, 2007.
  • Goins W, Jonassen T. Interim Report of the First 208 Cases of Endovenous Ablation for Saphenous Venous Incompetence using the Radiofrequency and 1320nm Laser. Annual Congress ACP 2007; Abstract.
  • Goins W, Jonassen T. Radiofrequency and Laser Ablation Results. Annual Congress ACP 2007; Abstract.
  • Goldman M. Intravascular 1320 nm Laser Closure of the Great Saphenous Vein. ASDS-ACMMSCO Combined Annual Meeting 2004; Abstract.
  • Goldman M. 1320nm Endovenous Laser Treatment of the Greater Saphenous Vein. UIP World Congress 2003; Abstract.
  • Hirokawa M, et al. A Novel Endovenous Laser Treatment of Great Saphenous Vein Reflux with a 1,320 nm Nd:YAG Laser and a Pull-back Device. World Congress UIP 2005; Abstract.
  • Kabnick L, Agis H, Moritz M, Ombrelino M, Caruso J. Comparison Between 1320 Wavelength Laser and Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Saphenous Venous Insufficiency. Annual Congress ACP 2006; Abstract.
  • Kabnick L, Agis H, Moritz M, Kabnick I. Endolaser Venous System Treatment for the Ablation of the Saphenous System Using 810nm, 980nm, or 320 nm: 3 Year Experience. Annual Congress ACP 2004; Abstract.
  • King T. How Safe is High Energy Endovenous Laser Ablation? 22nd Annual ACP; Abstract
  • King T. Endovenous Laser Ablation of the Small Saphenous Vein: Results. Annual Congress ACP 2006; Abstract.
  • King T. Endovenous Laser Ablation: Does Fluence Make a Difference? Annual Congress ACP 2006; Abstract.
  • Kingsley J, Isobe J. Successful Treatment of Patients with Venous Insufficiency and On Coumadin Anti-coagulation. Annual Congress ACP 2006; Abstract.
  • Kingsley J, Isobe J. Endovenous Laser Ablation with the 1320nm Laser-The First Reported Detailed Analysis. Annual Congress ACP 2006; Abstract.
  • Proebstle T. Perforators by Endovenous Laser. Annual International Vein Congress 2006; Abstract.
  • Proebstle T, Herdemann S, Moehler T, Doendue G. Endovenous Laser Treatment of the Greater Saphenous Vein with a 1320nm Nd:YAG Laser is Highly Effective with only Moderate Side Effects. Annual Congress ACP 2004; Abstract.
  • Sadick N. .A Study Using the CoolTouch CTEV 1320nm Laser for the Endovenous Ablation of Hand Veins. Annual Congress ACP 2007; Abstract.
  • Weiss R, Munavalli G, Bellew S, Beasley K. Comparison of Endovenous Saphenous Vein Obliteration Techniques: 810nm vs. 1320 nm vs. Radiofrequency. Annual Congress ACP 2005; Abstract.
  • Weiss R, Munavalli G. Long Term Experience with 1320nm Endovenous Ablation. Annual Congress ACP 2006; Abstract.
  • Weiss R, Munavalli G, Beasley K. Use of a Rounded Tip Fiber for an Improved Technique of Endovenous Ablation. Annual Congress ACP 2006; Abstract.
  • Weiss R, Munavalli G, Beasley K, Weiss M. 1320nm Endovenous Laser with a 280 Micron Fiber: Equivalent to Phlebectomy? World Congress UIP 2003; Abstract.
  • Woodhall K, Khoury J, Nootheti P, Saluja R, Goldman M. Long Term Follow-up Study of Intravascular 1320 nm Laser Closure of the Great Saphenous Vein. Annual Meeting ASLMS 2008; Abstract.

Other Publications:

  • Kingsley J. “Word of Mouth” Referrals is the Most Solid Marketing Plan for Phlebology.
    Vein Therapy News Feb March 2008; 1: 1,10,12,14.
  • New Vein Treatment Cleared by the FDA. Skin and Aging October 2004.
  • Munavalli G, Weiss R. Lower Extremity Venous Disease and Advances in Techniques for Endovenous Ablation. Skin and Aging June 2007; CME #131.
  • Moretti M, Kronemyer B. ASLMS and ASAPS annual Meetings Provide Venue for Leading Edge Scientific Research. Aesth Buyers Guide Mar-April 2004.
  • Miyake R, Miyake H, Kikuchi R, Duarte F, Miyake C. Intravascular 1320nm Laser Closure of the Whole Great Saphenous Vein Under Local Anesthesia and Sedation: A 16-21 Month Follow-up Study. White paper CoolTouch Inc.
  • Kingsley J, Maltbia C, Isobe J, Tadros S. Endovenous CoolTouch 1320 nm Laser Ablation-The First Reported Detailed Analysis. White Paper CoolTouch Inc 2006.

 


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