Editor's Choice - Role of Compression After Radiofrequency Ablation of Varicose Veins: A Randomised Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial of 100 consecutive patients with symptomatic venous insufficiency underwent RFA for mostly C3 to C4 disease. Randomization was done at the end procedures, 80% had saphenous veins, opening a sealed envelope. Patients who wore compression stockings following radiofrequency ablation (RFA) did not have better outcomes than those wear compression. Class 2 (23-32 mm Hg) applied cohort hose weeks. Multiple satisfaction questionnaires were completed by all participants. At 12 weeks, there no differences in occlusion rates (98% both groups), mean Aberdeen Varicose Vein Severity Scores and Revised Venous Clinical Scores, pain scores, deep thrombosis events. Although this relatively small clinical showed that added benefit insufficiency, it is interesting only worn It good know cannot tolerate or whom lighter used will decreased as result. But we also recanalization always accompanied recurrent symptoms. My take home message decline treatment patient long-term