Abstract Background A Health Technology Assessment was conducted to evaluate the
relative clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of minimally invasive techniques (foam …

Background Varicose veins are enlarged, visibly lumpy knotted veins, usually in the legs.
Uncomplicated varicose veins can cause major discomfort and some complications. They …

Objectives Several treatment options exist for varicose veins. In this review we summarize
the available evidence derived from comparative studies about the relative safety and …

Background Minimally invasive techniques to treat great saphenous varicose veins include
ultrasound‐guided foam sclerotherapy (USGFS), radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and …

Objective To analyze the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of technologies for treatment
of varicose veins over 5 years—conservative care, surgery (high ligation and stripping) …

OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to
compare clinical outcomes between endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), radiofrequency …

Background The treatment of patients with varicose veins constitutes a considerable
workload and financial burden to the National Health Service. This study aimed to assess …

INTRODUCTION The treatment options for varicose veins have increased over the last few
years. Despite alack of randomised trials comparing the various modalities, many surgeons …

Background Short (or small) saphenous vein (SSV) varices occur as a result of an
incompetent sapheno‐popliteal junction, where the SSV joins the popliteal vein, resulting in …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Varicose veins affect nearly 30% of the world's population.
This condition is a social problem and needs interventions to improve quality of life and …