Venous Function after Restoring Valve Competence of the Great Saphenous Vein

Abstract

It is possible to safely restore valvular competence by means of internally shrinking the vein diameter. The venous function is improved, although the vein has a tendency to increase in width with time; limited reflux reappears, with deterioration of venous function.

Radiofrequency Therapy Does Not Restore Valve Function in the Long Term

“…1,2 As we began to investigate the origins of such damage, we found on gross inspection that 25% of the saphenous veins were grossly damaged. 3,4 In light of those findings, it would have been interesting to see in the report by Danielsson et al 5 the exact number of valves that were successfully shrunk. We get an idea that 100% success was not obtained both from the 6-week diameters and the hemodynamic findings.…”