First operation in the groin to treat varicose veins: a comparison of two different surgical techniques with regards to reducing lymphatic complications

Completed

• Conditions: Saphenofemoral incompetence; Circulatory System; Varicose veins of lower extremities

• Registration Number: ISRCTN48980066
• Lead Sponsor: Spital Thun STS AG (Switzerland)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-07-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1. Pre-operative written consent
2. Adults (greater than 16 years), either sex
3. The patient had to be operated on both areas of the groin

Exclusion Criteria

Previously operated groin by arterial or venous operation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified