Abstract:INTRODUCTION:Even though radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is accepted as the first choice in treatment of varicose veins due to great sapheno femoral insuffiency, this treatment modality has not gained popularity in India. We present our experience with a large case series, involving more than a thousand RFAs. METHODS: Symtomatic varicose vein patients presenting to surgery OPD, who met the Doppler ultrasonography (USG) criteria for suitability for RFA, were offered RFA instead of open surgery. Radiofrequency abl… Show more
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