Group A (GSV diameter < 7 mm)

Group B (GSV diameter > 7 mm)

P

Age (years)

35.5 ± 4.9

43 ± 8.5

P < 0.05

Preoperative BMI

25.7 ± 5.2

34.6 ± 3

P < 0.05

Family history (n)

69

45

P < 0.05

The mean length of ablated vein (centimeters)

30 ± 1.4

32 ± 2.8

NS

Total energy delivery (joules)

2814 ± 574

2975 ± 346.5

NS

Postoperative complaints at 3rd month (n)

29

24

NS

Postoperative complaints at 6th month (n)

25

15

P < 0.05

Preoperative VCSS

3 ± 1.4

4

NS

Postoperative VCSS at 6th months

0.3 ± 0.7

0.6 ± 0.7

NS

Recanalization (n)

4

4

NS