Sánchez-Nicolat NE, Lozano-Corona R, Serrano-Lozano JA, Loera-Barragán A, Romero-Espinosa L, Flores-Escartín MH

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ABSTRACT

Background. The telangiectasia and reticular veins are entities with important aesthetic implications and the vascular surgeon needs a good arsenal for their treatment.
Objective. To present an alternative technique who combines the use of termoesclerosis by radio frequency and sclerotherapy (RAFTe) for the treatment of reticular veins and telangiectasia in chronic venous disease and its complications and results.
Material and methods. A prospective, observational and not randomized study in patients undergoing RAFTe between January 2013 and January 2016. Prior Doppler, reflux in the superficial venous system was discarded, the sclerosing chosen was the AethoxylerolMR, plus the use of termoesclerosis in telangiectasia. All complications were recorded and the results of RAFTe was assessed by a subjective visual scale used applied by the physician, and the patient was who evaluated the peri-procedural pain by EVA scale.
Results. 314 patients were treated, all female, with a mean age of 51.2 years. The topographical area with more telangiectasia was the medial aspect of the leg 46%. The immediate results of RAFTe were reported as very good in 84%, good in 12%, fair in 4% and bad in 0%. Complications at one month or recurrences was 4% and 5% respectively.
Conclusion. RAFTe is an aesthetic alternative treatment for telangiectasia associated to reticular veins, with excellent tolerance, fewer sessions and low morbidity.

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