Surgery: Varicose vein Surgery Varicose vein
Conditions
Interventions
1. Antibiotics (Augmentin 1.2 g)
2. No antibiotics
The treatment was a one-off treatment (varicose vein surgery), which lasted a range of 44 - 65 minutes. Patients were seen once at 14 days post-ope
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Added 13/02/2009: 1. Aged 18 years or older, either sex 2. Undergoing groin surgery for varicose veins. All patients with varicosities of the greater saphenous vein (GSV) listed for saphenofemoral ligation, stripping of the GSV and phlebectomies were eligible to enter the trial.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Added 13/02/2009: 1. Patients whose surgery did not include a groin incision 2. Patients below the age of 18 years 3. Pregnancy or lactation 4. Penicillin allergy 5. Receiving antibiotics for other indications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Added 13/02/2009: The degree of wound complications, determined by an adapted version of the ASEPSIS wound scoring system. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Added 13/02/2009: 1. Visit to the General Practitioner for a wound-related problem 2. The requirement of antibiotics in the post-operative period for a perceived wound infection | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed