| Endovenous treatments for varicose veins--over-taking or over-rated? | |
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PMID: 20118345 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: A variety of endovenous therapies for the treatment of superficial venous incompetence are currently available. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of endovenous techniques used by consultant vascular surgeons in the United Kingdom. METHODS: An anonymous online survey of 16 multiple choice questions relating to the nature and provision of treatment for varicose veins was devised. Consultant members of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland were invited to participate by email. RESULTS: A total of 108/352 (31%) surgeons completed the survey. The majority offered surgery as the first-line treatment for primary great saphenous vein (GSV) and small saphenous vein (SSV) incompetence (69% and 74%, respectively). Endovenous procedures were offered as first-line treatment by 32/108 (29.6%) for GSV reflux, 36/51 (70.6%) surgeons performed these under local anaesthetic and 21/51 (41.2%) were performed as an outpatient procedure. The most important factor influencing treatment decisions was considered to be patient preference by 77/108 (71.3%) surgeons, although 48/61 (78.7%) respondents were restricted by primary care trusts with regard to endovenous treatments, and 33/108 (30.6%) offered different treatments to private patients. CONCLUSION: Traditional surgery remains the most commonly offered treatment for patients with varicose veins. The provision of endovenous therapies varies greatly, and there are significant differences in local availability regarding these treatments. |
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Authors:
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A C Shepherd; M S Gohel; M Hamish; C S Lim; A H Davies |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Phlebology / Venous Forum of the Royal Society of Medicine Volume: 25 ISSN: 1758-1125 ISO Abbreviation: Phlebology Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-01 Completed Date: 2010-04-15 Revised Date: 2010-12-10 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9012921 Medline TA: Phlebology Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 38-43 Citation Subset: IM |
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Imperial Vascular Unit, Imperial College, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF, UK. |
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
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economics,
utilization Anesthesia / methods Anticoagulants / therapeutic use Catheter Ablation / economics, utilization* Great Britain Health Care Rationing Health Care Surveys Health Services Accessibility Humans Ireland Laser Therapy / economics, utilization* National Health Programs Patient Preference Physician's Practice Patterns / statistics & numerical data* Postoperative Complications / prevention & control Saphenous Vein / surgery* Sclerotherapy / utilization Stockings, Compression / utilization Thrombosis / prevention & control Varicose Ulcer / surgery Varicose Veins / surgery*, therapy Vascular Surgical Procedures / economics, utilization* |
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0/Anticoagulants |
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