MANUAL THERMOCOAGULATION - EVRF
Date
26/06/2018
Page 16 of 34
Revision N° : 18
3.8 Possible side effects and complications
Following side effects and complications can be experienced during or after the treatment.
Spider vein treatment
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Pain
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Skin pigmentation
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Skin burn
Varicose vein treatment
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Skin hyperpigmentation.
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Skin burns.
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Saphenous nerve damage.
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Ecchymosis.
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Paresthesia.
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Puncture site infection.
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Scar.
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Periphlebitis.
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Induration.
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Edema.
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Bruising.
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Hypersensitivity to metal (stainless steel type AISI316L)
Hemorrhoid treatment
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Bleeding
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including mild serosanguinous discharge).
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Edema.
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Slime forming.
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Thrombose.
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Anal fissure.
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Fever.
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Strong pain.
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Incontinence to flatus
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Hypersensitivity to metal (stainless steel type AISI316L)
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Chronic/delayed wound healing
Following hemorrhoid treatment complications are unlikely but cannot be ruled out
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Urinary retention.
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Skin tag formation.
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Increased tension of the anus.
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Marginal hematoma.
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Marginal clot – single or multiple.
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Late Complications: Too much energy in the same area, energy could be distributed to the
anal canal and might result in damaging the internal sphincter.
3.9 Important
Before treatment of varicose veins can be performed it should be checked if the deep vein
system functions correctly.
Patients should avoid exposure to sunlight until all bruising and redness has disappeared to
avoid hyperpigmentation.
