Endoluminal radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins of the leg

Record ID 32006001079
English
Authors' objectives:

Endoluminal radiofrequency ablation, also known as endovascular occlusion, is a treatment for symptomatic varicose veins that involves delivery of controlled radiofrequency (RF) energy through a catheter inserted into the affected vein. The heat generated by the RF energy causes the vein to contract and become occluded. The treatment is intended as a minimally invasive alternative to standard surgery for symptomatic varicosities associated with greater saphenous vein (GSV) reflux.

Authors' methods: Review
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2006
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Varicose Veins
Contact
Organisation Name: HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address: 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright: HAYES, Inc.
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