Mubarak, S., Reffat, S., Boulos, M. (2023). Comparison of Endovenous Laser versus Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Primary Long Saphenous Varicose Veins. Suez Canal University Medical Journal, 26(1), 55-60. doi: 10.21608/scumj.2023.284235
Shimaa A. Mubarak; Sherif A. Reffat; Meera R. Boulos. "Comparison of Endovenous Laser versus Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Primary Long Saphenous Varicose Veins". Suez Canal University Medical Journal, 26, 1, 2023, 55-60. doi: 10.21608/scumj.2023.284235
Mubarak, S., Reffat, S., Boulos, M. (2023). 'Comparison of Endovenous Laser versus Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Primary Long Saphenous Varicose Veins', Suez Canal University Medical Journal, 26(1), pp. 55-60. doi: 10.21608/scumj.2023.284235
Mubarak, S., Reffat, S., Boulos, M. Comparison of Endovenous Laser versus Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Primary Long Saphenous Varicose Veins. Suez Canal University Medical Journal, 2023; 26(1): 55-60. doi: 10.21608/scumj.2023.284235
Comparison of Endovenous Laser versus Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Primary Long Saphenous Varicose Veins
Vascular and Endovascular Unit, Department of Surgery, Suez Canal University Hospital, Ismailia, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA)and radiofrequency ablation(RFA)are both associated with excellent technical, clinical, and patient-reported outcomes for the treatment of varicose veins. Aim: to compare endovenous laser ablation and radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of primary long saphenous varicose veins. Patients and Method: 40 patients scheduled for treatment of varicose veins were included and were divided randomly into 2 equal groups. Endovenous laser ablation was used for the first group and compared to a second group treated with Radiofrequency ablation. The success rate and postoperative results of both groups were compared to each other. Results: closure rate in EVLA group was 100% and in RFA group was 80%, radiofrequency ablation, and EVLA complications: skin burn 5% and 0 %, hyperpigmentation 10% and 0 %, and groin hematoma 0% and 5% respectively. Conclusion: EVLA procedure seems to be superior to RFA in the treatment of long saphenous varicose veins.
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