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Thrombosis
Research from A. Puggioni and co-authors provides new data about thrombosis
June 22nd, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "The safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the great saphenous vein (GSV) in patients with previous Back history of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) has not been determined. From April 2003 to June 2006, 274 patients (68% women; mean age, 60 years +/- 15 years) underwent 293 consecutive RFA procedures." "In the first 15 months, the temperature probe was maintained at 85 degrees C, with a pullback rate of 2 cm/min (85 limbs, 30%); we subsequently changed the protocol to 90 degrees C and a pullback rate of 2 to 3 cm/min (205 limbs, 70%). We identified 29 patients (10%) with a history of DVT or duplex scan evidence of...
Source: Hematology Week (2009-06-22)
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