Table 28:
Minor Complications After Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Closure vs. Thermal Ablation or Surgical Vein Stripping in Patients With Vein Diameter ≥ 10 mm
| Author, Year (Study Design) | Complication | n (%) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAC | Comparator(s) | |||
| Kubat et al, 201962 (Retrospective chart analysis) | Ecchymosis | 0 |
RFA 11 (4.2%) EVLA 1470 nm 6 (5.5) EVLA 980 nm 14 (9.3) HLS 9 (9.6) |
.02 |
| Paresthesiaa | 0 |
RFA 1 (0.4) EVLA 1470 nm 1 (0.9) EVLA 980 nm 3 (2) HLS 2 (2.1) |
.34 | |
| Hyperpigmentation | 0 |
RFA 7 (2.) EVLA 1470 nm 4 (3.7) EVLA 980 nm 17 (11.3) HLS 2 (2.1) |
<.01 | |
Abbreviations: CAC, cyanoacrylate adhesive closure; HLS, high ligation and stripping; EVLA, endovenous laser ablation; RFA, radiofrequency ablation.
a
Post-operative paresthesia resolved in all patients by the end of 3 weeks.