Clinical effectiveness and patient-reported outcomes of endovenous ablation and surgical stripping in varicose vein management: a systematic review
En Qing Lim, Aaron Jun Ket Lim, Aongus Twomey · 2025
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Lim, Lim, and Twomey review treatments for varicose veins, comparing vein ablation with classic surgery, in a 2025 paper. The condition affects a large share of adults and drags down quality of life. Newer methods close the vein from inside.
Thirteen studies were pooled under current vascular guidelines. Laser and radiofrequency ablation closed veins about as often as surgical stripping. Non-thermal methods closed slightly fewer veins but hurt less right after treatment. Recurrence over five years varied by method, with radiofrequency lowest. Quality of life improved across all options. Side effects were fewer with non-thermal methods. The authors back ablation as first-line care, with long-term proof still needed for newer options.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | En Qing Lim, Aaron Jun Ket Lim, Aongus Twomey |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 40 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |