Complications of radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has become a valued weapon in the phlebologist's armoury. It offers ease of use and reproducibility with good outcomes. However, as with all interventions, complications arise. In this review we examine the complications inherent with RFA and their relative risk, with their avoidance measures if available. Overall, we find that RFA offers a very safe procedure with rare severe complications.
Academic Section of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College London, 4 North, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF, UK.
M A
MA
Anwar
T R A
TR
Lane
A H
AH
Davies
I J
IJ
Franklin
D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000628:therapy*