作者: B.L. Hoggan , A.L. Cameron , G.J. Maddern
DOI: 10.1016/J.AVSG.2008.11.002
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摘要: This systematic review compares the safety and efficacy of endovenous laser therapy (ELT) surgery involving saphenous ligation stripping as treatments for varicose veins. Systematic searches medical bibliographic databases, Internet lists references were conducted in August 2007 April 2008 to identify relevant primary studies. Inclusion papers was resolved through application a predetermined protocol. Information on effectiveness ELT analyzed. Fifty-nine studies included, with seven directly comparing surgery. Serious adverse events after or rare. While occurrence rates some minor appeared higher collated data, comparative commonly favored over Few differences apparent between respect clinical outcomes, although long-term follow-up lacking. Nonclinical outcomes generally first 2 months treatment. appears be at least safe offers short-term benefits clinically effective up 12 treatment, trials minimum 3 years are required establish enduring ELT.