Advances in the treatment of varicose veins: ambulatory phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy, endovascular laser, and radiofrequency closure.
Several recent advances in the treatment of varicose veins have improved the safety, efficacy, comfort, efficiency, and long-term success of therapy. The advances of ambulatory phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy, endovascular laser, and radiofrequency ablation with closure have made a significant positive impact on patient satisfaction. Duration of treatment and recovery is shorter, discomfort is minimized, and results are generally excellent. Studies assessing long-term outcomes are ongoing, and treatment modalities are continuing to evolve.
Sadick
Neil S
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Department of Dermatology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, USA. nssderm@sadickdermatology.com
D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D009915:Orbit / Q000098:blood supply; D011846:Radio Waves; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*