Thermoablation using the hedgehog technique for complex recurrent venous reflux patterns

Neovascularization after vein stripping is well recognized as a contributory cause of varicose vein recurrence. Treatment is challenging because of segment tortuosity and fibrous web formation. Surgical re-exploration is practiced, but foam sclerotherapy is becoming preferred. We suggest an alternat...

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Main Authors: Barrie A. Price, MD, MS, FRCS, FCPhleb, Charmaine C. Harrison, DMU, DCR, Judy M. Holdstock, DMU, DCR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468428716300405