TY - JOUR T1 - Endovenous radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of varicose veins JF - Canadian Journal of Surgery JO - CAN J SURG SP - 85 LP - 86 DO - 10.1503/cjs.014914 VL - 58 IS - 2 AU - Ahmed Kayssi AU - Marc Pope AU - Ivica Vucemilo AU - Christiane Werneck Y1 - 2015/04/01 UR - http://canjsurg.ca/content/58/2/85.abstract N2 - Varicose veins are a common condition that can be treated surgically. Available operative modalities include saphenous venous ligation and stripping, phlebectomy, endovenous laser therapy and radiofrequency ablation. Radiofrequency ablation is the newest of these technologies, and to our knowledge our group was the first to use it in Canada. Our experience suggests that it is a safe and effective treatment for varicose veins, with high levels of patient satisfaction reported at short-term follow-up. More studies are needed to assess long-term effectiveness and compare the various available treatment options for varicose veins. ER -