Endovenous Radiofrequency Versus Laser Ablation for the Treatment of Great Saphenous Vein Reflux

Prospective, Randomized Study of Endovenous Segmental Radiofrequency Versus 1320 nm Laser Ablation for the Treatment of Great Saphenous Vein Reflux (RVLAb Study)

our aim is to compare early outcomes following EVL 1320 nm and segmental RF in a randomized study.

Endovenous Radiofrequency versus Laser Ablation for the Treatment of Great Saphenous Vein Reflux

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients between the ages of 18 and 60 years with incompetent GSVs documented on duplex ultrasound (US; B-mode and color Doppler imaging) were eligible

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exclusion criteria consisted of:
• Current deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Thrombus in the vein of interest
• Previous GSV treatment
• Pregnancy
• Known malignancy
• Significant arterial disease (ankle : brachial pressure index below 0•8)
• Use of anticoagulant medication.