Are antibiotics absolutely necessary prior to my RF ablation procedure?
Answers from doctors (8)
Answered by Orange County Vein Care
Antibiotics are not prescribed prior to radiofrequency ablation. There is no indication. I recommend going to a new provider.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis
In most clinics, it is protocol to give an antibiotic before and several days after. While the incidence of infection is very unlikely, it is standard in most procedures.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center
Closure procedures are clean procedures and there is no need for pre- or post-procedure antibiotics.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by Premier Vein Specialists
No, antibiotics are not typically necessary prior to a radiofrequency ablation.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute
The RF ablation procedure is normally performed in a relatively sterile environment. This means that the leg being treated should be thoroughly cleaned with sterilizing cleaner and sterile gloves, drapes, etc are used. This is why antibiotics are not normally indicated.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by Laser Vein Center
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No, antibiotics are seldom necessary for an RF ablation. The risk of infection is exceedingly low. In fact, I have never had a patient contract an infection after performing over 10,000 ablations.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group
Antibiotics are not generally necessary before a radiofrequency ablation procedure.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by Susan B Fox, D.O. RPVI, FSVM
No, antibiotics are not absolutely necessary before a radiofrequency ablation.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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