| Endovenous radiofrequency ablation of superficial and perforator veins. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17936486 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Radiofrequency ablation of superficial and perforator veins for venous insufficiency has emerged as a leading alternative to traditional vein stripping operations. This percutaneous technique can be performed in less than an hour using local anesthetic or sedation. The VNUS Closure catheters (VNUS Medical Technologies, San Jose, California) work by resistive heating in the vein wall that is constantly monitored through a feedback loop to the VNUS Closure generator. Side effects are less than with other endovenous ablation techniques and patients resume normal activity immediately. The new ClosureFAST catheter is an important advancement that combines the speed of endovenous laser ablation with the expected fewer side effects of radiofrequency ablation. |
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Authors:
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Steven M Roth |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Surgical clinics of North America Volume: 87 ISSN: 0039-6109 ISO Abbreviation: Surg. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2007 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-15 Completed Date: 2007-12-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0074243 Medline TA: Surg Clin North Am Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1267-84, xii Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Vein Care Pavilion of the South, 447 North Belair Road, Suite 103, Evans, GA 30809, USA. vascularman40@yahoo.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Catheter Ablation
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instrumentation,
methods* Equipment Design Feedback Humans Laser Therapy / methods Monitoring, Intraoperative Safety Treatment Outcome Veins / surgery Venous Insufficiency / surgery* |
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