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Treatment Action/Effects
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External Stenting (Venocuff II ® ) |
Surgical Stripping
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Laser/ Radiofrequency Ablation
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Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
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Returns the vein to normal function
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Obstructions normal blood flow
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Stimulates the growth of new varicose veins
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Direct control of the cause of varicose veins from the top of the thigh
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Applicability
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50%
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All
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Big Systems Difficult
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Big Systems Difficult
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Able to be performed under local anaesthetic
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Possible
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Difficult
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Possible
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Yes
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Long-term recurrence
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8%
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20-40%
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Suitable for young patients
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Optimal
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Concern of recurrence
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Concern of recurrence
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Concern of recurrence
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The vein after treatment can be used for a bypass graft
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Applicability in obstructive deep vein disease
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Applicability for the root cause of varicose veins before symptoms are seen
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Treatment Repeatable
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Possible (repair of a second valve)
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No
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No
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Yes
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Post-operative pain
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Minimal
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Moderate
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Minimal
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Minimal
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Irritation and inflammation of the vein (phlebitis)
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Very Occasional
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No
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100%
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100%
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Allergic Phenomena
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) risk
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0.02%
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0.5%
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Unknown
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Unknown
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