Thrombus Extension after Great Saphenous Vein Mechanochemical Ablation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective of this study is to examine factors associated with thrombus extension after early experience with mechanochemical ablation, which combines mechanical damage to the venous endothelium with infusion of a sclerosant.

Methods

A retrospective review was performed of patients who underwent mechanochemical ablation to treat saphenous vein insufficiency in the thigh including the saphenofemoral junction. Data abstracted included patient demographics, procedural details, and postprocedural outcomes. Thrombus extension was determined by postprocedural duplex ultrasound and classified as flush closure with the femoral vein and any extension of thrombus into the femoral vein.

Results

Seventy-three patients met inclusion criteria. The mean age of the popu

SUBMITTER: Rebuffatti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8349781 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature