Hyangkyoung Kim MD, PhD , Sungsin Cho MD, PhD , Se Jun Kim MD , Jin Hyun Joh MD, PhD
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Follow-up duplex ultrasound examinations were performed at 6 months, 12 months, and up to 24 months in some patients (median follow-up, 12 months; range, 6-24 months). Outcomes included procedure time, vein occlusion rate, symptom improvement, complications, and changes in the Venous Clinical Severity Score and Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 379 limbs in 306 patients were treated (85 with RFA and 294 with CAC). CAC had a longer procedure time than RFA (<em>P</em> < .001) and a higher occlusion rate at follow-up (99.3% vs 91.8%; <em>P</em> = .006). Both groups showed significant improvement in Venous Clinical Severity Score, Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire score, and pain scores (<em>P</em> < .001). Sural nerve injury occurred in two limbs treated with RFA and none with cyanoacrylate. 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Long-term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation versus cyanoacrylate closure for isolated small saphenous vein insufficiency: A comparative study
Background
Endovenous ablation is widely recommended for treating small saphenous vein (SSV) insufficiency, but isolated SSV (iSSV) reflux remains less frequently studied, especially in comparative settings. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and anatomical outcomes of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and cyanoacrylate closure (CAC) in patients with iSSV insufficiency.
Methods
A retrospective review was conducted using prospectively collected data from patients undergoing either modality for iSSV. Preoperative duplex ultrasound examination assessed anatomical patterns and reflux. Ablation strategies were tailored to anatomical variations. Follow-up duplex ultrasound examinations were performed at 6 months, 12 months, and up to 24 months in some patients (median follow-up, 12 months; range, 6-24 months). Outcomes included procedure time, vein occlusion rate, symptom improvement, complications, and changes in the Venous Clinical Severity Score and Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire.
Results
A total of 379 limbs in 306 patients were treated (85 with RFA and 294 with CAC). CAC had a longer procedure time than RFA (P < .001) and a higher occlusion rate at follow-up (99.3% vs 91.8%; P = .006). Both groups showed significant improvement in Venous Clinical Severity Score, Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire score, and pain scores (P < .001). Sural nerve injury occurred in two limbs treated with RFA and none with cyanoacrylate. Thrombus extension into the deep vein occurred in both groups, without a significant difference.
Conclusions
Both RFA and CAC were effective and safe for treating iSSV insufficiency. Tailoring treatment to individual venous anatomy may improve outcomes and minimize complications such as sural nerve injury.
期刊介绍:
Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders is one of a series of specialist journals launched by the Journal of Vascular Surgery. It aims to be the premier international Journal of medical, endovascular and surgical management of venous and lymphatic disorders. It publishes high quality clinical, research, case reports, techniques, and practice manuscripts related to all aspects of venous and lymphatic disorders, including malformations and wound care, with an emphasis on the practicing clinician. The journal seeks to provide novel and timely information to vascular surgeons, interventionalists, phlebologists, wound care specialists, and allied health professionals who treat patients presenting with vascular and lymphatic disorders. As the official publication of The Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum, the Journal will publish, after peer review, selected papers presented at the annual meeting of these organizations and affiliated vascular societies, as well as original articles from members and non-members.