A Trial to Compare the Outcome of Localised Varicosity Compression for 24 Hours and 5 Days After Foam Sclerotherapy to Truncal Varices

A Randomised Controlled Trial to Compare the Outcome of Localised Varicosity Compression for 24 Hours and 5 Days After Foam Sclerotherapy to Truncal Varices

The purpose of this study is to compare the results of foam treatment of varicose veins (foam sclerotherapy) in patients who wear compression bandages for 24 hours or 5 days after treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Proven truncal venous incompetence (of >1 second duration) on venous duplex scanning. (Great saphenous vein (GSV), small saphenous vein (SSV), anterior accessory thigh vein (AATV) or other major tributary).
• Agreed preference for foam sclerotherapy treatment.
• Signed consent form agreeing to be part of the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Total deep venous reflux.
• Known allergy to liquid sclerosant.
• Pregnancy or breast feeding.
• Arterial disease.