Vol. VIII, No. 6Archive > June, 2007

Should You Add Varicose Vein Procedures?

Radiofrequency endovenous ablation is quick, easy and reasonably reimbursed.

Garth D. Rosenberg, MD, FACS

Saphenous vein reflux is a common cause of varicose veins in the calves or inside of the leg. They're unsightly, and often painful and uncomfortable. Until recently, removing them was a tedious and not particularly well-paying procedure. Endovenous ablation, which shrinks case times and post-op bruising as well as varicose veins, could turn all that around. Here are the basics of the procedure so you can decide if treating varicose veins has a place in your case mix.

 
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