title: Chronic venous disease treated with endovenous microwave ablation: long-terms results and quality of life.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Microwave ablation is considered to be safe for treatment in chronic venous disease patients, but data is lacking about its long-terms results. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of endovenous microwave ablation.
  
  
  METHODS
  From January 2009-June 2012, 100 patients underwent endovenous microwave ablation. Demographic data, post-operative complication, and CIVIQ-2 questionnaire scores were recorded. Microwave energy was set at 50-65 watts and the pull back speed was 3 cm/minute.
  
  
  RESULTS
  C2 was a common finding, (59.6%). Mean follow-up time was 25.2 months and the most immediate complication was numbness (32.1%) with permanent numbness at 3.8%. Quality of life as determined by CIVIQ-2 score changedfrom 32 before operation to 24 after operation (p<0.001). Complete venous occlusion rate was 79.8% and the rate of partial venous occlusion with no venous reflux was 8.7%.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Endovenous microwave ablation can be used safely. It could be an alternative treatment for patients with chronic venous disease.
authors.forename: Somboon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Subwongcharoen
authors.forename: Seksan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chitwiset
mesh_terms: D055011:Ablation Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*