Advances in techniques for endovenous ablation of truncal veins.
The latest techniques for endovenous occlusion, i.e., radiofrequency ablation catheters or endoluminal laser targeting water are our preferred methods for the treatment of saphenous-related varicose veins. Clinical experience with endovenous techniques in more than 1,000 patients shows a high degree of success with minimal side effects, most of which can be prevented or minimized with use of tumescent anesthesia. Within the next 5 years, these minimally invasive endovenous ablative procedures involving saphenous trunks should have virtually replaced open surgical strippings.
Munavalli
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Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Weiss
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D017130:Angioplasty / Q000379:methods*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000628:therapy*