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2025-01-29 03:49:37
Is radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins safe. My father-in-law is 70 yrs is a case of bilateral lower varicose veins planned for right lower limb radio frequency ablation with foam sclerotherapy+/- perforator ligation. My question is if the above treatment safe and ensure full recovery for 70 yrs old patient. Kindly advise.
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Safe procedure But 1-2 % chance of anaesthesia related and hypersensitivity reaction

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Yes safer than open procedures .. but as such the anaesthesia and surgery stress can have some side effects... around 2 to 4 percent chance he would have a cardiac arrest! (Compared to less than 1 percent for young people)

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