Surgery Versus Sclerotherapy for Isolated Accessory Great Saphenous Vein Varicosis

Comparison of Surgery Versus Foam Sclerotherapy for Isolated Accessory Great Saphenous Vein Varicosis

The purpose of this study is to compare two therapeutic procedures in the treatment of isolated varicosis of the anterior accessory great saphenous vein (AAGSV): crossectomy and avulsion of the varicose AAGSV versus foam sclerotherapy of the AAGSV.

Inclusion Criteria:

• reflux in anterior accessory great saphenous vein (AAGSV) > 0,5 sek

Exclusion Criteria:

• concomitant reflux in great saphenous vein (GSV)
• reflux in the deep venous system (postthrombotic syndrome)
• acute thrombosis
• hypercoagulability
• allergy to aethoxysclerol or local anesthetics
• immobility
• open foramen ovale
• bacterial infection of the skin
• pregnancy and breast feeding
• peripheral arterial occlusive disease III, IV (PAOD)