@ARTICLE{Hemmati, author = {Hemmati, Hossein and Moayeri Far, Mani and Mousavi, Seyyedeh Maral and Hemmati, Ghazaleh and Rafiee, Elahe and Ashoobi, Mohammad Taghi and }, title = {The Success Rate and Complications of Post-radiofrequency Ablation in Patients With Small Saphenous Insufficiency}, volume = {27}, number = {3}, abstract ={Aims: This study aimed to determine the success rate and complications occurring after Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in patients with small saphenous insufficiency who underwent RFA in Rasht. Methods & Materials: Patients with small saphenous vein insufficiency who underwent RFA were explored respecting success rate and potential complications, such as pain, hematoma, neuropathy, Endothermal Heat-Induced Thrombosis (EHIT), and skin burns. The study subjects were assessed 2 weeks after the procedure. Reconanalysis was followed up in the study participants by ultrasound at 2 weeks, 3-6 months, and the first year after RFA. Findings: This study examined 62 patients. A 100% success rate was reported and no case of reflux was observed in the first control ultrasound 2 weeks after RFA. The mean pain score significantly decreased (P<0.001). Besides, in one year, 3 cases of recanalization, 7 cases of EHIT, 9 cases of neuropathy, and 1 case of superficial thrombophlebitis were reported; no case of skin burn was observed. Conclusion: Considering the 100% success rate and slight adverse effects of this method, such as pain and recanalization, RFA is an acceptable approach. Furthermore, the incidence of EHIT should be considered. }, URL = {http://imtj.gmu.ac.ir/article-1-3514-en.html}, eprint = {http://imtj.gmu.ac.ir/article-1-3514-en.pdf}, journal = {Internal Medicine Today}, doi = {10.32598/hms.27.3.3376.1}, year = {2021} }