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A randomized, controlled trial of endovenous thermal ablation using the 810-nm wavelength laser and the ClosurePLUS radiofrequency ablation methods for superficial venous insufficiency of the great saphenous vein  Steven S. Gale, MD, Jennifer N. Lee, RN, M. Eileen Walsh, PhD, Dennis L. Wojnarowski, BA, Anthony J. Comerota, MD  Journal of Vascular Surgery  Volume 52, Issue 3, Pages 645-650 (September 2010) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.04.030 Copyright © 2010 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions

Fig 1 Graph illustrates the change in mean Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) scores over time in patients undergoing endovenous laser (EVL) ablation and radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Journal of Vascular Surgery 2010 52, 645-650DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2010.04.030) Copyright © 2010 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions

Fig 2 Despite higher recanalization with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) compared with endovenous laser (EVL) ablation, all patients enjoyed improved quality of life according to Chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire (CVIQ) at 1 year. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2010 52, 645-650DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2010.04.030) Copyright © 2010 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions

Fig 3 Age older or younger than 60 years was not a determinant of outcome for quality of life according to the Chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire (CVIQ). Journal of Vascular Surgery 2010 52, 645-650DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2010.04.030) Copyright © 2010 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions