Objective: Due to the potential of thrombus blockage and aneurysm rupture, saphenous veins with varicose are not advised for use as bypass grafts. However, if no other autologous vein is accessible a conduit in lower-limb bypass; transplants may be employed. Few reports have studied clinical results using We therefore investigated whether or acceptable patency rates graft could achieved.

STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of the Welsh general surgery (hernia and varicose veins) treatment centre established as part of the NHS reforms, in terms of its impact upon throughput and waiting lists. DESIGN This was a natural experiment with two control groups--other surgical specialties without treatment centre provision, and general surgery in districts that made only min...

OBJECTIVE To compare characteristics of patients and outcomes after elective surgery in independent sector treatment centres (ISTCs) and NHS providers. DESIGN Follow-up study with outcomes reported by patients three to six months after surgery. SETTING 25 ISTCs and 72 NHS providers in England. Population Consecutive patients undergoing hip or knee replacement (5671 in ISTCs and 14,292 in NH...

BACKGROUND Conventional saphenous vein stripping is difficult to be indicated for the treatment of varicose veins in patients classified as CEAP C4, C5, or C6. OBJECTIVE This study was developed to evaluate treatment results for varicose veins with active ulcers using endovenous laser (EVL), compared to a group undergoing clinical treatment, during 1 year. PATIENTS AND METHOD Fifty-two pati...