A Systematic Review Network Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression on Surgical and Endovenous Interventions for the Treatment of Lower Limb Venous Ulcer Disease.
Evangelos BontinisKiriakos KtenidisAlkis BontinisAndreas KoutsoumpelisConstantine N AntonopoulosArgirios GiannopoulosVasileios RafailidisAngeliki ChortiAndrew W BradburyPublished in: Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists (2023)
Our review has revealed the significant efficacy of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in effectively reducing the incidence of ulcer recurrence when compared to compression monotherapy. These outcomes hold the potential to provide relevant insights to both medical practitioners and patients, thereby informing a more prudent and enlightened decision-making approach. Such informed decisions, aimed at mitigating the recurring occurrence of venous leg ulcers, carry profound significance given the considerable socioeconomic implications associated with this medical condition.
Keyphrases
- radiofrequency ablation
- lower limb
- systematic review
- end stage renal disease
- decision making
- healthcare
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- combination therapy
- peritoneal dialysis
- physical activity
- risk assessment
- prognostic factors
- risk factors
- randomized controlled trial
- metabolic syndrome
- clinical trial
- meta analyses
- skeletal muscle
- study protocol
- atrial fibrillation
- patient reported
- free survival
- general practice