Treatment of varicose veins: the present and the future--a questionnaire survey.

作者: RJ Winterborn , CRR Corbett

DOI: 10.1308/003588408X318228

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摘要: INTRODUCTIONThe treatment options for varicose veins have increased over the last few years. Despite alack of randomised trials comparing various modalities, many surgeons are changing their practice. The aim this study was to assess current practice in Great Britain and Ireland. MATERIALS AND METHODSA postal questionnaire survey sent surgical members Vascular Society Ireland Venous Forum Royal Medicine. Of 561 questionnaires sent, 349 were returned completed (62%). RESULTSThe types vein treatments offered by each surgeon varied widely both NHS private vast majority (96%) conventional surgery (CS) on NHS. Foam sclerotherapy (FS) endovenous laser (EVL) radiofrequency ablation (RF) more likely be than Overall, 38% respondents 45% two or modalities. t...

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