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Cost-effectiveness of traditional and endovenous treatments for varicose veins.
BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of traditional and endovenous treatments for patients with primary great saphenous varicose veins. METHODS A Markov model was constructed to compare costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) for great saphenous vein (GSV) reflux. Eight popular treatment strategies were compared up to 5 years. Estimates for the effecti...
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BACKGROUND Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and endovenous laser ablation are widely used alternatives to surgery for the treatment of varicose veins, but their comparative effectiveness and safety remain uncertain. METHODS In a randomized trial involving 798 participants with primary varicose veins at 11 centers in the United Kingdom, we compared the outcomes of foam, laser, and surgical...
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A method has been devised to allow reliable comparison of different strengths and constructions of support hosiery. Five garments were evaluated for the compression they exerted on the leg and their ability to limit the distension of a model varicose vein. Stockings and tights which provide modest compression can achieve worthwhile control of vein distension.
متن کاملOperations for Varicose Veins
tion about six years ago and on ray return Mayo do this ope t ^ .formed tlie operation several time* to India a year la ? a blunt uterine curette for the purpose. with satisfaction t ^ay0>g instrument. The operation is I have since pro , .Q 01)C< The entire internal saphan eminently s ..'pmoved through two or three half inch enous vein may be ie. incisions. Aporpos of urethrotomy and Colonel Ro...
متن کاملVaricose Veins
Under normal circumstances, blood collected from superficial venous capillaries is directed upward and inward via one-way valves into superficial veins. These in turn drain via perforator veins, which pass through muscle fascia into deeper veins buried under the fascia. Leakage in a valve causes retrograde flow back into the vein. Unlike deep veins which are thick-walled and confined by fascia,...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 2002
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.324.7339.689