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Radiofrequency ablation for lower extremity varicose veins: A comprehensive review
Received date: 2025-04-01
Online published: 2025-09-05
Varicose veins in the lower extremities (VVLEs) are a common vascular disease caused by Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). Traditional High Ligation and Stripping (HLS) of The Great Saphenous Vein has been largely replaced by minimally invasive techniques due to its greater surgical trauma and slower recovery. Among these techniques, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has emerged as a preferred treatment option due to its high efficacy and safety. RFA utilizes thermal energy to occlude diseased veins, demonstrating significantly superior short- and long-term closure rates compared to traditional HLS. Additionally, RFA is associated with reduced postoperative pain and a lower incidence of complications. This review comprehensively summarizes the current applications, clinical efficacy, safety profile, and future research directions of RFA in treating VVLEs, aiming to provide a valuable reference for the clinical implementation of this technique.
Hecheng SUN , Haiyang WANG . Radiofrequency ablation for lower extremity varicose veins: A comprehensive review[J]. The Journal of Practical Medicine, 2025 , 41(17) : 2761 -2766 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2025.17.022
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