The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term effects of endovenous steam ablation (EVSA). Postoperative data at 3-4 year follow-up will be collected from patients treated with EVSA.
Endovenous steam ablation (EVSA) of saphenous veins (saphenous vein reflux) is one of the endothermal methods in the modern treatment of venous insufficiency. Good results and long-term follow-up have been published for endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA), while long-term effects of EVSA are less documented. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of EVSA in 200 consecutive patients treated with EVSA and conduct prospective evaluations at 3-4 year follow-up. Standardized and validated measures will be compared to preoperative measures to evaluate change in patient-reported and clinical outcomes over time.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital
Oslo, Norway
Vein obliteration or abolition of reflux
As determined by duplex scanning
Time frame: 3-4 years after treatment
Recurrent varicosities
Time frame: 3-4 years after treatment
Recanalization
Time frame: 3-4 years after treatment
Venous Clinical Severity Score
Time frame: 3-4 years after treatment
Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire
Time frame: 3-4 years after treatment
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