title: [Procedure on low extremities varicose veins using the VNUS-Closure radiofrequency ablation method].
abstract: From 01-06-2007 to 31-12-2008, the authors operated 334 patients with low extremities varicose veins, using the VNUS-Closure radiofrequency apparatus, in the surgical department of Príbram regional hospital (Oblastní nemocnice v Príbrami, a.s.). Their first experience is very positive, the method is very elegant, safe and miniinvasive. The mean duration of the procedure on a single lower extremity was 29 minutes, the mean duration of hospitalization was one day. Relapses were recorded in 3 patients in the operated area (0.9%), however, in all the subjects, the relaps affected a side venous branch, never the main branch. The relapses were managed with subsequent sclerotization. The method was patient- friendly, reliable and resulted in early return to work, was little painful and had favourable cosmetic outcomes. These were the factors, which made the patients choose the VNUS-Closure endoluminal radiofrequency method.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgické oddelení Oblastní nemocnice Príbram. jaroslav.kliment@onp.cz
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kliment
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fanta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult