Varicose Veins Treated With Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy: Multimedia

References

1. Sadick NS. Advances in the treatment of varicose veins: ambulatory phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy, endovascular laser, and radiofrequency closure. Dermatol Clin. Jul 2005;23(3):443-55, vi. [Medline].

2. Merchant RF, Pichot O, Myers KA. Four-year follow-up on endovascular radiofrequency obliteration of great saphenous reflux. Dermatol Surg. Feb 2005;31(2):129-34. [Medline].

3. Nicolini P. Treatment of primary varicose veins by endovenous obliteration with the VNUS closure system: results of a prospective multicentre study. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. Apr 2005;29(4):433-9. [Medline].

4. Nael R, Rathbun S. Treatment of varicose veins. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. Apr 2009;11(2):91-103. [Medline].

5. Nijsten T, van den Bos RR, Goldman MP, et al. Minimally invasive techniques in the treatment of saphenous varicose veins. J Am Acad Dermatol. Jan 2009;60(1):110-9. [Medline].

6. Morrison N. Saphenous ablation: what are the choices, laser or RF energy. Semin Vasc Surg. Mar 2005;18(1):15-8. [Medline].

7. Leopardi D, Hoggan BL, Fitridge RA, Woodruff PW, Maddern GJ. Systematic review of treatments for varicose veins. Ann Vasc Surg. Mar 2009;23(2):264-76. [Medline].

8. Hingorani AP, Ascher E, Markevich N, et al. Deep venous thrombosis after radiofrequency ablation of greater saphenous vein: a word of caution. J Vasc Surg. Sep 2004;40(3):500-4. [Medline].

9. Beale RJ, Mavor AI, Gough MJ. Minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins: a review of endovenous laser treatment and radiofrequency ablation. Int J Low Extrem Wounds. Dec 2004;3(4):188-97. [Medline].

10. Cragg AH, Galliani CA, Rysavy JA, Castaneda-Zuniga WR, Amplatz K. Endovascular diathermic vessel occlusion. Radiology. Jul 1982;144(2):303-8. [Medline].

11. Goldman MP. Closure of the greater saphenous vein with endoluminal radiofrequency thermal heating of the vein wall in combination with ambulatory phlebectomy: preliminary 6-month follow-up. Dermatol Surg. May 2000;26(5):452-6. [Medline].

12. Lavergne T, Sebag C, Ollitrault J, et al. [Radiofrequency ablation: physical bases and principles]. Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. Feb 1996;89 Spec No 1:57-63. [Medline].

13. Rholl KS, Rysavy JA, Vlodaver Z, Cragg AH, Castaneda-Zuniga WR, Amplatz K. Work in progress. Transcatheter thermal venous occlusion: a new technique. Radiology. Nov 1982;145(2):333-7. [Medline].

14. Weiss RA, Feied CF, Weiss MA. Radiofrequency mediated endovenous occlusion. In: Vein Diagnosis and Treatment: A Comprehensive Approach. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2001.

Further Reading

Keywords

varicose veins, radiofrequency endovenous ablation, radiofrequency vein ablation, RFA, RF ablation, endothermal radiofrequency catheter treatment, closure procedure, RF-mediated endovenous occlusion, endovascular diathermic vessel occlusion

Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Robert Weiss, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,
Robert Weiss, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Phlebology, American Dermatological Association, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and MedChi
Disclosure: Angiodynamics Honoraria Speaking and teaching; CoolTouch Corp Intellectual property rights Consulting; Cynosure Grant/research funds Independent contractor; Palomar Grant/research funds Independent contractor

Coauthor(s)

Craig F Feied, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FACPh, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine; General Manager, Microsoft Enterprise Health Solutions Group
Craig F Feied, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FACPh is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Phlebology, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, American Medical Informatics Association, American Venous Forum, Medical Society of the District of Columbia, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Margaret Weiss, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Margaret Weiss, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Phlebology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and MedChi
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Désirée Ratner, MD, Director of Dermatologic Surgery, Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Désirée Ratner, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, American Medical Association, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and Phi Beta Kappa
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

David F Butler, MD, Professor of Dermatology, Texas A&M University College of Medicine; Chair, Department of Dermatology, Director, Dermatology Residency Training Program, Scott and White Clinic, Northside Clinic
David F Butler, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for MOHS Surgery, Association of Military Dermatologists, and Phi Beta Kappa
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Managing Editor

John G Albertini, MD, Consulting Staff, Dermatologic Surgery, The Skin Surgery Center
John G Albertini, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology and American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

CME Editor

Glen H Crawford, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; Chief, Division of Dermatology, The Pennsylvania Hospital
Glen H Crawford, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, Phi Beta Kappa, and Society of USAF Flight Surgeons
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Dirk M Elston, MD, Director, Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center
Dirk M Elston, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.