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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 trial comparing cyanoacrylate embolization and radiofrequency ablation for incompetent great saphenous veins (VeClose). J Vasc Surg 2015; 61: 985–994.

Published: 20th May 2015

Authors: Morrison N, Gibson K, McEnroe S, Goldman M, King T, Weiss R et al. et al.

Conclusion

Glue was compared to radiofrequency ablation in this study that included 222 procedures. Three month closure rates were similar: glue 99 per cent, radiofrequency 96 per cent. Pain was mild, and similar after both treatments, but bruising was less severe with the glue method.

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