Recurrence of varicosis. Endovenous laser technique versus stripping Local anaesthesia Treatment of the long saphenous vein incompetence
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Long saphenous vein (LSV) incompetence (duplex: reflux > 0,5 sec. measured and seen in standing position by manual compression or valsalva manouvre) 2. Diameter of LSV equal or more than 0,3 cm and equal or less than 1,5 cm 3. Length of LSV traject more than 15 cm intrafascial 4. No earlier operations 5. Age between 18-70 years 6. CEAP classification equal or more than C2 7. Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient does not meet the therefore mentioned inclusion criteria 2. Pregnancy 3. Immobility 4. Pathology deep venous system 5. Patients don't wish to be operated under local anaesthesia 6. Proven reaction on lidocaine 7. Contra indications to stop Clopidogrel or coumarine or that can not be stopped or temporarely replaced by fraxiparine 8. Flebitis in time of surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary endpoint is the recurrence rate of the varicose vein. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints are complicatons and quality of life. | — |