Authors
Shirinbek О.1, Mnatsakanyan G.V.1, Odinokova S.N.2
1 «SM-Clinic» Multiprofile Medical Holding, Moscow
2 I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow
Abstract
Varicose veins of the lower extremities can cause a significant decrease in the quality of life and may lead to serious complications. Due to endovenous revolution in the treatment of varicose veins and widespread introduction of thermal and non-thermal ablation methods, not only the results of treatment have improved, but also the quality of life of patients has dramatically increased. In this article, the treatment satisfaction assessment is carried out in patients who have undergone various modalities of endovenous ablation. Treatment satisfaction assessment is an important tool for patients to perceive their personal experience of interventional treatment. Accordingly, the best indicators of patient satisfaction were observed after glue ablation.
Keywords: varicose veins, treatment satisfaction, endovenous ablation, laser, radiofrequency and glue ablation, quality of life.
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