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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Randomized clinical trial of endovenous microwave ablation combined with high ligation versus conventional surgery for varicose veins. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2013; 46: 473-479.

Published: 18th March 2014

Authors: Yang L, Wang XP, Su WJ, Zhang Y, Wang Y

Conclusion

A total of 206 legs were treated. Venous clinical scores and quality of life out to two years were similar in both groups. Eleven (10 per cent) of the microwave procedures caused skin burns. Recurrence at two years was higher after surgery: 28.2 versus 14.3 per cent; P=0.02.

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