EVLTraining®: Aplicativo para treino do cálculo da densidade de energia endovenosa linear

Abstract

Background: Recognition of endovenous thermal ablation as a treatment for saphenous vein insufficiency brings a need for greater knowledge and understanding of the method. Linear endovenous energy density (LEED) is the most accepted variable for standardization and it has been covered in a growing number of publications. However, it should not exclusively be used for comparison of scientific results, it should also be used intraoperatively so that the procedure is conducted safely. Objectives: To develop a mobile app for measurement of LEED and evaluate its applicability. Method: The application for iOS EVLTraining® was developed for portable devices in order to standardize energy emission in endovenous thermal ablation procedures. Results: The application developed demonstrated equivalence to measures applied during surgical procedures. Conclusion: The EVLTraining® software enables surgeons and staff to train the optical fiber pullback speed to be applied prior to surgery.