Is radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins a valuable option? A systematic review of the literature with a cost analysis | Zendy

Thomas G. Poder | Zendy; JeanFrançois Fisette | Zendy; Suzanne K. Bédard | Zendy; MarcAntoine Despatis | Zendy

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Is radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins a valuable option? A systematic review of the literature with a cost analysis

Author(s) -

Thomas G. Poder,

JeanFrançois Fisette,

Suzanne K. Bédard,

MarcAntoine Despatis

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

canadian journal of surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.609

H-Index - 64

eISSN - 1488-2310

pISSN - 0008-428X

DOI - 10.1503/cjs.010114

Subject(s) - medicine , varicose veins , radiofrequency ablation , context (archaeology) , surgery , guideline , ablation , laser ablation , laser , pathology , paleontology , biology , physics , optics

Since the 1990s, new techniques for the treatment of varicose veins have emerged, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and laser treatment. We performed a study to compare the safety, efficacy and outcomes of RFA compared to those of open surgery and laser ablation for the treatment of varicose veins. We also carried out a cost analysis of RFA compared to open surgery to assess whether RFA could help free up operating room time by being performed in an outpatient context.

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