The proximity of the superficial epigastric vein to the saphenofemoral junction is associated with endovenous heat-induced thrombosis after radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins

• Published in: Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders (New York, NY) Vol. 9; no. 3; pp. 669 - 675
• Main Authors: Kitagawa, Atsushi, Yamada, Yukio, Nagao, Toshihiko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.05.2021
• Subjects: Endovenous heat-induced thrombosis; Femoral vein; Radiofrequency ablation; Saphenous vein; Varicose vein; Varicose vein; Radiofrequency ablation; Saphenous vein; Endovenous heat-induced thrombosis; Femoral vein

To elucidate the risk factors of endovenous heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT) after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins in association with the superficial epigastric vein (SEV) position to the saphenofemoral junction (SFJ). We examined 125 legs from 218 patients (mean age, 67 years; 80 fe...