Validation of a New Duplex Derived Haemodynamic Effectiveness Score, the Saphenous Treatment Score, in Quantifying Varicose Vein Treatments

Abstract Objectives To evaluate a duplex-derived score for varicose vein treatments using numerical values of haemodynamic effectiveness. Design The saphenous treatment score (STS) was developed prospectively to compare the effect of endovenous treatments on reflux within saphenous segments. Patient...

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Published in:European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery 2012-03, Vol.43 (3), p.348-354
Main Authors: Lattimer, C.R, Kalodiki, E, Azzam, M, Geroulakos, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Duplex
Endovenous
Female
Haemodynamic
Hemodynamics
Humans
Laser Coagulation
Male
Middle Aged
Plethysmography
Saphenous
Saphenous Vein - diagnostic imaging
Sclerotherapy
Score
Surgery
Treatment
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex
Varicose Veins - diagnostic imaging
Varicose Veins - therapy
Veins - physiopathology
Venous Insufficiency - diagnostic imaging
Venous Insufficiency - therapy
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Summary:Abstract Objectives To evaluate a duplex-derived score for varicose vein treatments using numerical values of haemodynamic effectiveness. Design The saphenous treatment score (STS) was developed prospectively to compare the effect of endovenous treatments on reflux within saphenous segments. Patients Sixty-six patients were randomised to endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) or ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) to the great saphenous vein (GSV). Methods Assessments included the Aberdeen varicose vein severity score (AVVSS), the venous clinical severity score (VCSS), the venous filling index (VFI) and the STS. Results A mean STS of 5.70 decreased to 3.30, P  
ISSN:1078-5884
1532-2165
DOI:10.1016/j.ejvs.2011.12.018