Selection of Appropriate Treatment for Primary Varicose Vein

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate our therapeutic strategy for primary varicose vein patients. We retrospectively studied 184 limbs in 119 patients who received varicose vein surgery from 2002 to 2009. The subjects were classified into two periods, 2002–2005 and 2006–2009, and the groups were compared in the view points of the transition of operative procedure and venous filling index (VFI). In comparison with former period, frequency of stripping surgery with varicectomy was decreased, while that of stripping surgery with sclerotherapy was increased during latter period. VFI among each operative procedure was significantly decreased to same level after surgery. In present, our selective criteria for varicose vein treatment are thought to be adequate from our experience.