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Published on: March 7, 2011
Thermal ablation in the management of superficial thrombophlebitis
M A Enzler1, D Russell, J Schimmelpfennig
1Venenzentrum am See, Meilen, Switzerland. m.enzler@venenzentrum-am-see.ch
Introduction:
In superficial thrombophlebitis (ST), saphenous high ligation and stripping may be indicated. Endovenous thermal ablation (ETA) was hitherto not reported for ST management. We treated three ST patients using ETA and describe one in more detail.
Report:
An 81 year-old man with ST at the medial lower leg and a refluxing GSV underwent ETA of the GSV. Since thrombi were present, the GSV was punctured at the inguinal crease and the laser catheter introduced caudad in order to prevent embolism.
Discussion:
In ST, ETA might prevent thrombus expansion and embolism. However, this approach requires further optimisation and scrutiny.
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