Thrombosis after
endovenous ablation
Who needs protection? What changes when thrombus appears?
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Abbreviations used in this edition
ARTE: ablation-related thrombus extension · EHIT: endothermal heat-induced thrombosis · DVT: deep vein thrombosis · VTE: venous thromboembolism · GSV: great saphenous vein · CFV: common femoral vein · RFA: radiofrequency ablation · EVLA: endovenous laser ablation · PEM: polidocanol endovenous microfoam · PASTE: postablation superficial thrombus extension · NNT: number needed to treat · CI: confidence interval · RR: risk ratio · VQI: Vascular Quality Initiative.
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