A randomized clinical trial of the effects of saphenous and perforating veins radiofrequency ablation on venous ulcer healing (VUERT trial)

Objectives To investigate whether radiofrequency endovenous ablation (RFA) of saphenous and perforating veins increases venous leg ulcer (VLU) healing rates and prevents ulcer recurrence. Method This prospective, open-label, randomized, controlled, single-center trial recruited 56 patients with VLU...

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Published in:Phlebology 2021-04, Vol.36 (3), p.194-202
Main Authors: Puggina, Juliana, Sincos, Igor Rafael, Campos, Walter, Porta, Rina Maria P, dos Santos, Jorgete Barreto, De Luccia, Nelson, Puech-Leão, Pedro, Collares, Felipe Birchal, da Silva, Erasmo Simão
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Summary:Objectives To investigate whether radiofrequency endovenous ablation (RFA) of saphenous and perforating veins increases venous leg ulcer (VLU) healing rates and prevents ulcer recurrence. Method This prospective, open-label, randomized, controlled, single-center trial recruited 56 patients with VLU divided into: compression alone (CR, N = 29) and RFA plus compression (RF, N = 27). Primary endpoints were ulcer recurrence rate at 12 months; and ulcer healing rates at 6, 12, and 24 weeks. Secondary endpoints were ulcer healing velocity; and Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS). Results Recurrence was lower in the RF group (p 
ISSN:0268-3555
1758-1125
DOI:10.1177/0268355520951697