Bipolar radiofrequency-induced thermotherapy of great saphenous vein: Our initial experience

Abstract

The incidence of varicose veins in lower limbs is increasing in the Indian subcontinent. With the advent of radiofrequency ablation (RFA), an effective minimally invasive technique is now available to treat varicose veins. RFA can be performed with either unipolar or bipolar probes. We present a simple technique for bipolar radiofrequency-induced thermotherapy of the great saphenous vein. This can be a safe and effective alternative to surgical procedures.

Keywords

• radiofrequency ablation
• varicose veins
• bipolar electrode