Levenskwaliteit een jaar na radiofrequente ablatie van de vena saphena magna

Abstract

Quality of life one year after radiofrequency ablation of the great saphenous vein Symptomatic varicose veins have a negative impact on quality of life. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an endovenous technique to occlude the venous lumen. In this study, the patient satisfaction and patient-reported quality of life is investigated one to two years after RFA of the great saphenous vein (GSV). Questionnaires were sent to 200 patients who were treated with RFA of the GSV at UZ Leuven more than one year ago. Data were processed using SPSS Statistics 24. 98 of 200 patients (49%) participated in this study. 80,4% (78/97) of patients were satisfied and 95,8% (92/96) would choose it all over again. Self image improved in 58,2% (57/98) and general health improved in 29,6% (29/98) of patients compared to a year ago. 57,4% (54/94) of patients had no relapse or progression one year after RFA of the GSV. Dissatisfaction was more common in patients with a history of varicose vein treatment, in patients with recurrent varicose veins or venous symptoms and in patients with postoperative hematoma. RFA of the GSV results in patient satisfaction among the participating patients and has a positive impact on their self image and on health-related quality of life more than a year after the treatment.