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Published Papers

Long-term outcomes of endovenous radiofrequency obliteration of saphenous reflux as a treatment for superficial venous insufficiency.
R. Merchant, M.D., O. Pichot, M.D., for the Closure study group. J Vasc Surg 2005;42:502-9
Superficial vein surgery and SEPS for chronic venous insufficiency.
Puggioni A, Kalra M, Gloviczki P. Semin Vasc Surg 2005;18:41-8.
Saphenous ablation: what are the choices, laser or RF energy.
Morrison N. . Semin Vasc Surg 2005;18:15-8.
Prospective Randomised Study of Endovenous Radiofrequency Obliteration (Closure) Versus Ligation and Vein Stripping (EVOLVeS): Two-year Follow-up.  
Lurie F, Creton D, Eklof B, Kabnick LS, Kistner RL, Pichot O, Sessa C, Schuller-Petrovic S.   Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2005;29:67-73.
Treatment of primary varicose veins by endovenous obliteration with the VNUS Closure system: Results of a prospective multicentre study.
Nicolini P and the Closure group. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2005;29:433-9.
Four Years Follow-up on Endovascular Radiofrequency Obliteration of Saphenous Reflux.
R. Merchant, M.D., O. Pichot, M.D., KA Mayers, M.D. Derm Surg 2005;31:129-134
Clinical results of radiofrequency endovenous obliteration for varicose veins.
Ogawa T, Hoshino S, Midorikawa H, Sato K. Surg Today 2005;35:47-51.
Endovenous management of varicose veins.
Soumian S, Davies AH. Phlebology 2004;19:163-9.
Ultrasound findings after radiofrequency ablation of the great saphenous vein: descriptive analysis.
Salles-Cunha SX, Comerota AJ, Tzilinis A, Dosick SM, Gale SS, Seiwert AJ, Jones L, Robbins M. J Vasc Surg 2004;40:1166-73.
Endoluminal treatment of lower limb varicose veins by endovenous laser and radiofrequency techniques.
M Perrin. Phlebology 2004;19:170-8.
Minimally invasive vein surgery: its role in the treatment of venous stasis ulceration. 
Elias SM, Frasier KL.  Am J Surg 2004;188(1A Suppl):26-30.
Deep venous thrombosis after radiofrequency ablation of greater saphenous vein: a word of caution. 
Hingorani AP, Ascher E, Markevich N, Schutzer RW, Kallakuri S, Hou A, Nahata S, Yorkovich W, Jacob T. J Vasc Surg 2004;40:500-4.
Fate of great saphenous vein after radio-frequency ablation: detailed ultrasound imaging.
Salles-Cunha SX, Rajasinghe H, Dosick SM, Gale SS, Seiwert A, Jones L, Beebe HG, Comerota AJ.    Vasc Endovascular Surg 2004;38:339-44.
Endovenous therapy for varicose veins of the lower extremities (in French).
Perrin M. Ann Chir 2004;129:248-57.
Evaluation of setpoint temperature and pullback speed on vein adventitial temperature during endovenous radiofrequency energy delivery in an in-vitro model.
Zikorus A., Mirizzi M. Endovascular Surg 2004;38:167-74.
Varices des membres inférieurs traitées par radiofréquence (CLOSURE). Contrôle annuel des résultats : un suivi sur 3 ans (Longitudinal assessment at yearly intervals for lower limbs followed up three years after Endovenous radiofrequency obliteration (CLOSURE))
Perrin M. Phlébologie 2004;57:69-73.
Early experience with radiofrequency ablation of the greater saphenous vein.
Wagner WH, Levin PM, Cossman DV, Lauterbach SR, Cohen JL, Farber A. Ann Vasc Surg 2004;18:42-7.
Duplex ultrasound scan findings two years after great saphenous vein radiofrequency endovenous obliteration.
Pichot O, Kabnick LS, Creton D, Merchant RF, Schuller-Petroviae S, Chandler JG. J Vasc Surg. 2004; 39:189-95.
Prospective randomized study of endovenous radiofrequency obliteration (Closure) versus ligation and stripping in a selected patient population (EVOLVES study).
Lurie F, Creton D, Eklof B, Kabnick LS, Kistner RL, Pichot O, et al. J Vasc Surg 2003;38:207-14.
Intérêt de l’angiographie de la jonction saphéno-fémorale au cours de la destruction de la grande veine saphène par le système Closure (Sapheno-femoral junction angiography during great saphenous vein obliteration with VNUS Closure). 
Lebard C, Zuccarelli F.  Phlébologie 2002;55:263-8.
Duplex imaging analysis of the long saphenous vein reflux: basis for strategy of endovenous obliteration treatment. 
Pichot O, Sessa C, Bosson JL. Int Angiol. 2002;21:333-6.
Ultrasound changes at the saphenofemoral junction and in the long saphenous vein during the first year after VNUS closure. 
Fassiadis N, Kianifard B, Holdstock JM, Whiteley MS. Int Angiol 2002;21:272-4.
Endovascular obliteration of the greater saphenous vein: The Closure procedure. 
Kistner RL. Jpn J Phlebol 2002;13:325-33.
Aspects echographiques de la jonction saphéno-fémorale après oblitération de la grande veine saphèno par radiofréquence (Closure®). 
Pichot O, Perrin M. Phlébologie 2002;55:329-34.
Initial experiences in endovenous treatment of saphenous vein reflux.
Sybrandy JEM, Wittens CHA. J Vasc Surg 2002;36:1207-12.
A novel endoluminal technique for varicose vein management: The VNUS Closure. 
Fassiadis N, Kianifard B, Holdstock JM, Whiteley MS. Phlebology 2002;16:145-8.
Endovascular obliteration of saphenous reflux: A multicenter study. 
Merchant RF, DePalma RG, Kabnick LS. J Vasc Surg 2002;35:1190-6.
Endovenous obliteration versus conventional stripping operation in the treatment of primary varicose veins: A randomized controlled trial with comparison of costs. 
Rautio T, Ohinmaa A, Perälä J, Ohtonen P, Heikkinen T, Wiik H, et al.  J Vasc Surg 2002;35:958-65.
Comparison of endovenous radiofrequency versus 810nm diode laser occlusion of large veins in an animal model.
Weiss RA.  Dermatol Surg 2002;28:56-61.
Controlled radiofrequency endovenous occlusion using a unique radiofrequency catheter under duplex guidance to eliminate saphenous varicose vein reflux: A 2-year follow-up. 
Weiss RA, Weiss MA.  Dermatol Surg 2002;28:38-42.
Surgical and endovascular treatment of lower extremity venous insufficiency.
Bergan JJ, Kumins NH, Owens EL, Sparks SR.  J Vasc Interv Radiol 2002;13:563-8.
Endovenous obliteration with radiofrequency-resistive heating for greater saphenous vein insufficiency: A feasibility study.
Rautio TT, Perälä JM, Wiik HT, Juvonen TS, Haukipuro KA.  J Vasc Interv Radiol 2002;13:569-75.
Closure of the greater saphenous vein with endoluminal radiofrequency thermal heating of the vein wall in combination with ambulatory phlebectomy: 50 patients with more than 6-month follow-up.
Goldman MP, Amiry S.  Dermatol Surg. 2002;28:29-31.
Traitement de l’insuffisance veineuse superficielle par radiofréquence: Indications et résultants à moyen terme (Radiofrequency endovenous obliteration of the long saphenous vein: Indications and mid-term results).
Pichot O, Sessa C.  Phlébologie 2002;55:51-8.
Endovenous techniques for elimination of saphenous reflux: A valuable treatment modality. 
Weiss, RA.  Dermatol Surg 2001;27:902-5.
Twelve and twenty-four month follow-up after endovascular obliteration of saphenous vein reflux - A report from the multi-center registry.
Kabnick LS, Merchant RF. J Phleb 2001;1:17-24.
Destruction de la grande veine saphène par le système Closure (Occlusion of greater saphenous vein by Closure system).
Lebard C, Zuccarelli F.  Phlébologie 2001;54:285-91.
Twelve and twenty-four month follow-up after endovascular obliteration of saphenous vein reflux - A report from the multi-center registry.
Kabnick LS, Merchant RF. J Phleb 2001;1:17-24.
Destruction de la grande veine saphène par le système Closure (Occlusion of greater saphenous vein by Closure system).
Lebard C, Zuccarelli F.  Phlébologie 2001;54:285-91.
Un procédé nouveau dans le traitement des varices des members inférieurs: la technique Closure®. 
Perrin M.  Angéiologie 2000;52:23-8.
Role of duplex imaging in endovenous obliteration for primary venous insufficiency. 
Pichot O, Sessa C, Chandler JG, Nuta M, Perrin M.  J Endovasc Ther 2000;7:451-9.
Defining the role of extended saphenofemoral junction ligation: A prospective comparative study.
Chandler JG, Pichot O, Sessa C, Schuller-Petrovic S, Osse FJ, Bergan JJ.  J Vasc Surg 2000;32:941-53.
Duplex-guided endovascular occlusion of refluxing saphenous veins.
Dauplaise TL, Weiss RA. J Vasc Tech 2001;25:79-82.
Treatment of primary venous insufficiency by endovenous saphenous vein obliteration.
Chandler JG, Pichot O, Sessa C, Schuller-Petrovic S, Kabnick LS, Bergan JJ.  Vasc Surg 2000;34:201-14.
Closure of the greater saphenous vein with endoluminal radiofrequency thermal heating of the vein wall in combination with ambulatory phlebectomy: Preliminary 6-month follow-up.
Goldman MP.  Dermatol Surg. 2000;26:452-6.
Endovenous management of saphenous vein reflux.
Manfrini S, Gasbarro V, Danielsson G, Norgren R, Chandler JG, Lennox AF, et al.J Vasc Surg 2000;32:330-42.


Published Book Chapters

Towards Vascular and Endovascular Consensus  Copyright 2005
Varicose veins: endovascular option. Whiteley M Pages 564-72.
The fundamentals of phlebology: Venous disease for clinicians  Copyright 2004
Radiofrequency endovenous occlusion (Closure® technique). Weiss RA Pages 101-4.
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablations of varicose veins (VNUS Closure).
Whiteley MS, Holdstock  In: “Vascular and Endovascular Challenges” Ed. Roger M Greenhalgh. BIBA Publishing, BIBA Medical Ltd. – Copyright 2004  P361
“Traitement endovasculaire des varices des members inférieurs”
M. Perrin, Encyclopedie Medico Chirurgicale: - Copyright 200343-161-C, Pages 1-11.
“Endovascular Therapy for Varicose Veins”
M. Perrin, Viguera Editores, S.L. Insuficiencia Benousa Cronica – Epidemologia, investigacion, diagnostico y tratamiento: - Copyright 2002Chapter 24: Pages 211-20
“Endovenous Saphenous Vein Ablation”
John J. Bergan, M.D.  Mosby Inc.  Advances in Vascular Surgery: - Copyright 2001 Volume 9; Chapter 9: Pages 123 -132.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Techniques: “Endovenous Vein Closure”
Andrew N. Nicolaides, M.D. W. B. Saunders Company - April 2001 Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Techniques 4th Edition
Vein Diagnosis & Treatment a Comprehensive Approach “RF Mediated Endovenous Occlusion”
Editors, Robert A. Weiss, Craig F. Feied, Margaret A. Weiss, McGraw – Hill Companies  – Copyright 2001 Chapter 23: Pages 211-222.
Varicose Veins and Telangiectasias Diagnosis and Treatment
“Controlled Radiofrequency-Mediated Endovenous Shrinkage and Occlusion”
Editors, Mitchel P. Goldman, Robert A. Weiss, John J. Bergan, Quality Medical Publishing, Inc. – Copyright 1999-2000  Chapter 12: Pages 217-224.

 
       
 


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