Endovenous radiofrequency thermal ablation and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy in treatment of klippel-trenaunay syndrome.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is composed of port-wine stain, limb hypertrophy and varicose veins.

METHODS:

The two patients with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome treated by endovenous radiofrequency thermal ablation and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy of the abnormal veins was conducted.

RESULTS:

Radiofrequency thermal ablation resulted in successful occlusion of the incompetent anterior accessory great saphenous vein. Moreover, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy showed complete occlusion of the residual veins. At 6 month follow-up, both patients markedly decreased leg symptoms including pain, cramping, limb swelling, and bulging of veins.

CONCLUSION:

Radiofrequency thermal ablation combined with foam sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure alternative to the standard invasive surgery and can be the option for saphenous ablation in Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome patients.

• Authors: Nuttawut Sermsathanasawadi, Kiattisak Hongku, Chumpol Wongwanit, Chanean Ruangsetakit, Khamin Chinsakchai, Pramook Mutirangura
• Journal: Annals of vascular diseases (Ann Vasc Dis) Vol. 7 Issue 1 Pg. 52-5 ( 2014) ISSN: 1881-641X [Print] Japan
• PMID: 24719663 (Publication Type: Journal Article)