Application of radiofrequency ablation procedure on a morbidly obese patient with a venous ulcer and large saphenous vein

作者：Yener Ali Umit^*; Yener Ozlem; Gedik Hikmet Selcuk; Korkmaz Kemal; Ozkan Turgut; Lafci Ayse; Cagli Kerim

来源：Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, 2015, 26(2): E1-E2.

DOI：10.5830/CVJA-2014-065

• radiofrequency ablation
• venous ulcer
• chronic venous deficiency

Venous ulcers that occur due to chronic venous insufficiency are seen on the upper medial malleol of the ankle. Treatment of venous ulcers is protracted and generally the success rate is low. Co-morbid factors play an important role in the success of treatment of venous ulcers. In this case report, we demonstrate successful venous ulcer treatment in a morbidly obese patient with co-morbid conditions.

• 出版日期2015-4