Varicose veins are a result of valvular insufficiency and presented with twisted, enlarged veins. They not only cause cosmetic concerns but also lead to limb edema, skin pigmentation/lipodermatosclerosis, and even venous ulcers. This disease affects a large percentage of the population. Although there have been several researches on the risk factors for varicose veins and the outcomes of alternative therapies , there is currently limited data focusing on varicose veins in young patients. In this case-control study, we wanted to assess the risk factors for varicose veins in patients under the age of 40, as well as their long-term results of surgery.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
168
All patients included in the study were treated with great saphenous vein stripping and ambulatory phlebectomy.
The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Postoperative varicose veins sequelae
The sequelae of the varicose vein were assessed by Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS). The total score is 0\~30. The higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Time frame: Five years after surgery.
Postoperative quality of life
Quality of life was assessed by the Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ). The total score is 1\~100. The higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Time frame: Five years after surgery.
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