Endovenous radiofrequency obliteration in treatment of superficial varicose veins of the lower extremity.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of endovenous radiofrequency obliteration for superficial varicse veins of the lower extremity. Methods Twelve cases with 16 limbs were all primary greater saphenous varicose vein(GSVV), 7 males and 5 females, all greater saphenous veins were treated by the numerical controlled radio-venous sealing system(America,VNUS closure system), combined with electrocoagulation, endovenous laser treatment and spotstripping treatment of branch varicose veins. Results After 1-10.7 months follow-up, all treated greater saphenous veins were occluded well, no recurrence,and the short-term curative effect was satisfactory. Conclusion Endovenous radiofrequency obliteration is a new therapy with its advantages of easy-operation, minimal invasiveness, safety, satisfactory efficacy, rapid recovery and shorter hospital stay.