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| Title |
Mechanochemical endovenous ablation versus radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of primary small saphenous vein insufficiency (MESSI trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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| Published in |
Trials, October 2014
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| DOI | 10.1186/1745-6215-15-421 |
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| Authors |
Doeke Boersma, Ramon RJP van Eekeren, Hans JC Kelder, Debora AB Werson, Suzanne Holewijn, Michiel A Schreve, Michel MPJ Reijnen, Jean Paul PM de Vries |
| Abstract |
Minimally invasive endothermal techniques, for example, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), have revolutionized the treatment of insufficient truncal veins and are associated with an excellent outcome. The use of thermal energy requires the instillation of tumescent anesthesia around the vein. Mechanochemical endovenous ablation (MOCA™) combines mechanical endothelial damage, using a rotating wire, with simultaneous infusion of a liquid sclerosans. Tumescent anesthesia is not required as no heat is used. Prospective studies using MOCA™ in both great and small saphenous veins showed good anatomical and clinical results with fast postoperative recovery. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
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| Switzerland | 1 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
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| Members of the public | 1 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 55 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 55 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 11 | 20% |
| Student > Master | 8 | 15% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 5 | 9% |
| Other | 4 | 7% |
| Researcher | 4 | 7% |
| Other | 9 | 16% |
| Unknown | 14 | 25% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 26 | 47% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 3 | 5% |
| Psychology | 2 | 4% |
| Mathematics | 1 | 2% |
| Computer Science | 1 | 2% |
| Other | 4 | 7% |
| Unknown | 18 | 33% |