Treatment Modalities for Small Saphenous Vein Insufficiency: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Conclusion: Endovenous thermal ablation (EVLA/RFA) should be preferred to surgery and foam sclerotherapy in the treatment of SSV incompetence. Although data on nonthermal techniques in SSV are still sparse, the potential benefits, especially the reduced risk of nerve injury, might be of considerable clinical importance.

Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - January 12, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Boersma, D., Kornmann, V. N. N., van Eekeren, R. R. J. P., Tromp, E., Ünlü, C., Reijnen, M. M. J. P., de Vries, J.-P. P. M. Tags: Venous Diseases Source Type: research