Incidence, Risk Factors, Progression, and Treatment of Endovenous Heat-Induced Thrombosis Class 2 or Greater After Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation

• Main Authors: Nuttawut Sermsathanasawadi, Wacharaphong Pitaksantayothin, Nattawut Puangpunngam, Khamin Chinsakchai, Chumpol Wongwanit, Pramook Mutirangura, Chanean Ruangsetakit
• Other Authors: Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/51742
• Institution: Mahidol University

BACKGROUND: Endovenous heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT) is a thrombus that extends from an ablated saphenous vein into the common femoral vein after endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA). OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence, progression, treatment, and risk factors associated with EHIT-2 or gre...