Varicose Vein in Patients Under the Age of 40

Zhejiang University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Varicose Veins

Treatments: Procedure: Great saphenous vein stripping and ambulatory phlebectomy

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05410912

IIT20210662A

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 168 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. great saphenous varicose veins (GSVV) with saphenous vein reflux >0.5s.
2. lower extremity venography excluding iliac vein compression;
3. treated by great saphenous vein stripping and ambulatory phlebectomy.
4. the patient had a minimum follow-up of five years.

Exclusion criteria

1. secondary varicose veins (defined as varicose veins caused by deep vein thrombosis, iliac venous compression or venous injury etc.);
2. small saphenous veins;
3. treated by endovenous ablation/laser or sclerotherapy alone.

Trial design

168 participants in 2 patient groups

The younger group

Description:

Patients who were under the age of 40

Treatment:

Procedure: Great saphenous vein stripping and ambulatory phlebectomy

The older group

Description:

Patients who were more than 40 years old

Treatment:

Procedure: Great saphenous vein stripping and ambulatory phlebectomy