Surgery: Short saphenous system varicose veins Surgery Short saphenous system varicose veins
Conditions
Interventions
Data will be collected using an IBM computer and a specifically designed Microsoft Access database. The primary outcome measure will be compared between the groups by a chi-square test with continuity
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. C2-C5 graded varicose veins 2. Patients that have demonstrated to have isolated SPJ incompetence and/or SSV reflux on Duplex scan 3. Patients in whom the most appropriate treatment is surgery (opinion of the patient/surgeon) 5. Patients able to give informed written consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients whose varicose veins will be conservatively managed 2. Inability to give informed written consent 3. Symptomatic varicose veins which on venous duplex are not attributable to SPJ incompetence and SSV reflux 4. Evidence of deep venous reflux on duplex scan 5. Patients on anticoagulants
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Residual SPJ incompetence on Duplex ultrasound | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed