Can Radiofrequency Occlusion be used if I have ulcers due to varicose veins?

Can RFO be performed on the legs of a person who has ulcers developed due to varicose veins?

Answers from doctors (6)


More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on Nov 04, 2021

Yes, Radiofrequency Endovenous Ablation can be performed in those with a history of venous ulcers but usually, venous ulcers are not the result of insufficiency only of the Saphenous Veins. Venous ulcers usually persist if only the Saphenous Veins are ablated and additional treatment is not administered.

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

Yes, Radiofrequency Endovenous Ablation can be performed in those with a history of venous ulcers but usually, venous ulcers are not the result of insufficiency only of the Saphenous Veins. Venous ulcers usually persist if only the Saphenous Veins are ablated and additional treatment is not administered.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Modern Vein & Laser Center

Published on May 14, 2017

Yes.

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Answered by Modern Vein & Laser Center

Yes.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VEININNOVATIONS

Published on May 12, 2017

Yes, venous ablation procedures are the treatment of choice to heal venous stasis ulcers. If you have a venous reflux ultrasound study that indicates the ulcer is in fact due to venous stasis, then you should not hesitate to have an endovenous ablation.

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Answered by VEININNOVATIONS

Yes, venous ablation procedures are the treatment of choice to heal venous stasis ulcers. If you have a venous reflux ultrasound study that indicates the ulcer is in fact due to venous stasis, then you should not hesitate to have an endovenous ablation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Aug 27, 2010

Yes. I perform venous ablation procedures to help venous ulcers heal quicker.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Yes. I perform venous ablation procedures to help venous ulcers heal quicker.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 16, 2010

Venous leg ulcers are a result of increased pressure in the veins due to malfunctioning of the valves. In your case the incompetent valves seem to be due to the superficial venous system. The best treatment for this is to reduce the venous pressure by closing the valves either with radiofrequency or laser ablation. The ulcer can be treated with compression, Unna boot and elevation.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Venous leg ulcers are a result of increased pressure in the veins due to malfunctioning of the valves. In your case the incompetent valves seem to be due to the superficial venous system. The best treatment for this is to reduce the venous pressure by closing the valves either with radiofrequency or laser ablation. The ulcer can be treated with compression, Unna boot and elevation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Aug 10, 2010

Frequently, the best approach is to heal the ulcers with elastic compression, elevation, and local wound care and, then, treat the venous insufficiency. Sometimes venous ablation is performed before th ulcers are healed. Treatment of the venous insufficiency is important to reduce the recuurence of venous ulcers.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Frequently, the best approach is to heal the ulcers with elastic compression, elevation, and local wound care and, then, treat the venous insufficiency. Sometimes venous ablation is performed before th ulcers are healed. Treatment of the venous insufficiency is important to reduce the recuurence of venous ulcers.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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