Meta-Analysis of Endovenous Radiofrequency Obliteration of the Great Saphenous Vein in Primary Varicosis

Abstract

It seems that RFO benefits most patients in the short term, but rates of recanalization, re-treatment, occlusion, and reflux may alter with longer follow-up. The lack of such data demonstrates the need for further randomized clinical trials of RFO versus conventional surgery.

Systematic review, network meta-analysis and exploratory cost-effectiveness model of randomized trials of minimally invasive techniquesversussurgery for varicose veins

“…The overall results of this research differ from the findings of other published systematic reviews and meta-analyses [84][85][86][87][88][89] in their conclusion that FS, EVLA and RFA offer potentially equally effective alternatives to surgery and, in the case of FS, a cost-effective alternative also. This difference can be explained by the inclusion of more RCT evidence in the present report (approximately three times as many relevant RCTs than any previous review, despite broader criteria in the majority of the previous reviews), the exclusion of non-RCT and noncomparative evidence, and the analysis methods used.…”

Clinical Study and Comparison of Various Modalities of Treatment of Varicose Veins of Lower Limbs

“…8 This shows the importance of duplex scan for accurate diagnosis of their incompetency to prevent recurrence.…”

Results of endovenous ClosureFast treatment for varicose veins in an outpatient setting

“…It allows to be treated as an outpatient and the return to work is quicker [1][2][3][4][5] . At the present time large patient studies and long-term follow-up of randomized trials comparing surgical methods with endovascular treatment modalities for varicose veins are not available.…”