Possible side effects of radiofrequency ablation include but are not limited to areas of skin numbness skin burns blood clots and phlebitis an inflammation of a vein.
Varicose veins radiofrequency ablation side effects.
Here are some of the side effects associated with venous ablation.
This form of treatment will not be able to instantly remove any.
These side effects include thermal injury to the skin nerves muscles or other soft tissues next to the vein.
Other possible side effects include tenderness burning and localized bruising.
A good doctor will take steps before during and after your treatment to reduce your risk of these side effects.
The most serious complication is a type of blood clot called deep venous thrombosis dvt.
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Rfa is a type of thermal treatment so side effects are typically related to heat delivery to adjacent structures.
Ultrasound imaging guides the doctor in the precise insertion of a thin catheter.
Possible side effects of radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins in the leg include skin burns nerve damage and blood clotting in the vein according to webmd.
Veins that do not close are treated again.
Radiofrequency ablation is a medical technique that uses radiofrequency energy to heat and close the damaged veins in your legs.
Infection there is very small risk of infection after a venous ablation procedure.
Pain after treatment is typically less after ablation than after vein surgery.
Nerve damage may cause feelings of burning pain or prickling after the surgery.
That means it doesn t work in about 12 out of 100 people.
Radiofrequency ablation or rfa is a minimally invasive alternative to eliminate abnormal veins redirect blood flow to healthy veins and relieve discomfort.
If radiofrequency ablation is able to close the abnormal veins causing your venous ulcers then you should not suffer from the condition ever again.
Small or large blood clots may also form in the vein.
The inflammatory changes may start 7 21 days after the procedure and may last for up to 10 days.
Radiofrequency ablation rfa includes procedures like closurefast venefit and vnus procedures.
Possible side effects of radiofrequency ablation therapy.
Radiofrequency ablation closes off varicose veins in about 88 out of 100 people.
If you develop calf tenderness and swelling this may indicate deep vein thrombosis see signs and symptoms described under the heading what are the risks of varicose vein ablation.
Contraindications to radiofrequency ablation include veins that are too large or tortuous twisty.