Tag Steve Elias

Endovenous radiofrequency (RF) ablation is an effective therapy of varicose veins affecting the greater saphenous vein (GSV), the small saphenous vein (SSV), the anterior accessory greater saphenous vein (AAGSV), the posterior accessory greater saphenous vein (PAGSV), and straight venous segments.…

All endovenous technologies can be classified under two general categories: thermal tumescent (TT) or nonthermal nontumescent (NTNT). The TT technologies include radiofrequency, laser, and steam. NTNT technologies encompass: mechanical occlusion chemically assisted (MOCA), cyanoacrylate closure (CAC), and polidocanol injectable microfoam…