Which procedure heats the lining within a vein, causing it to collapse and eventually disappear?
A) endarterectomy
B) endovenous laser therapy
C) sclerotherapy
D) ligation
E) phlebotomy

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Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) involves using laser energy to heat the inside of a vein, causing it to collapse and seal shut. This procedure is used to treat varicose veins and venous insufficiency.

Which Procedure Heats the Lining Within a Vein, Causing It