Axial ablation versus terminal interruption of the reflux source (AAVTIRS): a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment of superficial venous reflux has been shown to improve ulcer healing time and reduce the risk of ulcer recurrence. Terminal ablation of the reflux source (TIRS) is an alternative to formal endovenous ablation or surgery which can be performed by injecting sclerosant foam into the peri-ulcer plexus of the veins. TIRS has been shown to be successful and in our experience is the option preferred by many patients, when offered as an alternative to axial ablation (AA).

Aim

To determine if the proportion of ulcers healed within 6 months of endovenous treatment differs between patients undergoing AA of varicose veins or TIRS by peri-ulcer foam sclerotherapy.

Methods

AAVTIRS is an assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial. Patients will be recruited fr

SUBMITTER: Keohane CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9188187 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature