Modern Management of Varicose Veins - General Practice
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Modern Management of Varicose VeinsModern Management of Varicose Veins
GPCME 2008David Ferrar
Vascular and Endovascular SurgeonVascular Ultrasound Specialist
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
TRISTRAMTRISTRAMVASCULAR ULTRASOUNDVASCULAR ULTRASOUND
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Multimodality Multimodality treatmenttreatment
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Compression stockings Sclerotherapy Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy Endovenous Laser Surgery Ovarian vein embolisation Vein Clinic
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GP alternativesGP alternatives
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Understand treatment alternatives Arrange investigation (usually duplex
ultrasound) Explain each to patient and gain an
understanding of which Rx would best meet their expectations (including cost)
Refer appropriately• OR
Refer to multimodality vein clinic
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Indications for TreatmentIndications for Treatment
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Cosmetic Symptomatic ache,itch, swelling Complications ulcer, eczema,STP,LDS
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InvestigationsInvestigations
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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History Examination Ultrasound
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OROR
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Ultrasound History Examination
(appropriate for those that will definitely be treated)
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HistoryHistory
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
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Symptoms (or reason for wanting treatment) Previous treatments History of DVT or thrombophilia Brief medical history
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AcheAche
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Achey veins Achey legs
(Be clear about expectations)
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Ultrasound Ultrasound
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Patency,competence of deep veins SFJ, GSV GSV relation to saphenous sheath SPJ, SSV Perforators Extra anatomical sources of reflux (esp recurrence) ?ovarian vein incompetence
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Great Saphenous VeinGreat Saphenous Veinsaphenous sheathsaphenous sheath
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Report ExamplesReport Examples
14 mm
10 mm
Perforator 1
Perforator 2
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Choice of treatment Choice of treatment -- Primary Primary vvsvvs
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Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Endovenous Laser Surgery Occasionally UGS
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Choice of treatment Choice of treatment -- Post surgical recurrencePost surgical recurrence
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (UGS) Surgery Rarely EVLT (if GSV still present)
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Development of SclerotherapyDevelopment of Sclerotherapy
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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“Evolutionary not revolutionary” Started early 20th century Foam described 1939 Fegan technique 1970s NHS Use of ultrasound guidance 1980s-90s
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SclerotherapySclerotherapy
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Visible veins Spiders, reticular veins, varicosities Hypertonic (20%) saline Polidocanol (0.5 - 5%) Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate (0.5 - 3%) Foam
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Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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?Possible to treat all vvs withUGS Foam Compression ?best suited to post surgical recurrence
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Recurrent varicose veins (post surgical)Recurrent varicose veins (post surgical)
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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GSV not stripped SFJ not accurately ligated SSV Perforators Non axial recurrence Pelvic vein incompetence Neovascularisation
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Recurrent GSV Recurrent GSV varicesvarices
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Foam Foam
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Tessari technique Increase effective surface area Displacement of blood from treated vein Ultrasound contrast agent Less dose required ?less problems with extravasation
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Ultrasound guided sclerotherapyUltrasound guided sclerotherapyPros Pros
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Simple Minimal pain Cheapest option Treats bleeding veins well
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Ultrasound guided sclerotherapyUltrasound guided sclerotherapyCons Cons
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Needles Stocking Anaphylaxis Phlebitis Staining Recurrence Telengiectatic matting
Complications unpredictable ?best suited to post surgical recurrence
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PigmentationPigmentation
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Endovenous Endovenous saphenous ablationsaphenous ablation
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Treat GSV (or SSV) Mainly for primary veins VNUS radiofrequency ablation Endovenous Laser
(810,940,980,1064,1320,2078nm wavelength) ? Difference in pain,bruising
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Common PrinciplesCommon Principles
Local anaesthetic (+/- sedation) Ultrasound guided approach to GSV around knee level Disposable kit Needle, guidewire, sheath(Seldinger), Diode laser Tumescent anaesthesia Ablation by continuous / intermittent pull-back Adjuvant sclerotherapy / phlebectomy
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EVLT: Access EVLT: Access
Access in LONGITUDINAL Large calibre needle (16gauge) easy to see
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EVLT Laser tip PositioningEVLT Laser tip Positioning Laser fibre thin, but well seen U/S guidance: tip 1-2 cm from SFJ
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Local Anaesthetic Injection GuidanceLocal Anaesthetic Injection Guidance Preparation for EVLT TRANSVERSE guidance is practical Flooding of LSV fascial envelope with local anesthetic
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Local anaesthetic Local anaesthetic
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Analgesia Compress, spasm vein Heat sink
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Post EVLTPost EVLT
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Post EVLTPost EVLT
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Comparison to strippingComparison to stripping
Retains abdominal wall venous drainageNo crossectomyMore acceptable to some patientsNo GA
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Does it work?Does it work?
GSV occlusion ratesRelatively short termRFA 88% at 4 yrs (Merchant et al)EVLT 93% at 2 yrs?technique / energy dependent
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Australasian resultsAustralasian results
Myers and Fris MJA Aug 2006404 veins in 308 pts3 technical failures21 recanalisation (minor, 11 had UGS)Primary success 80%Secondary u/s success 88%
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ResultsResults
Dec 2003-April 2008351 pts (502 legs)51 SSVs2 failed access due to STP2 other failed access1failure treated by SFJ ligation1 recanalisation, 3 minor recanalisationNo VTE
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ResultsResults
Pain 0-14 daysNSAID use in 70%10% pts took time off work beyond day of procedure70% required adjuvant UGSSignificant STP 4 pts
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Reasons for choice between Reasons for choice between EVLTandEVLTand surgerysurgery
Patient choiceAnatomical considerationsGA vs LANeedle phobiaRepeated visitsLarge tributary veins
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Anatomical considerationsAnatomical considerations
GSV (or SSV)Saphenous sheathLarge calibre tributary veins
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Great Saphenous VeinGreat Saphenous Veinsaphenous sheathsaphenous sheath
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GSV not in saphenous sheathGSV not in saphenous sheath
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SurgerySurgery
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Ultrasound guided Majority SFJ ligation GSV strip + avulsions Inversion strip Phlebectomy hooks Absorbable sutures Bandage 2/7 No stocking Early mobilisation
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QuestionsQuestions
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Which treatment is best? Is surgical treatment outdated? Which has the best long term results?
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Limitations of Scientific EvaluationLimitations of Scientific Evaluation
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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No randomised controlled trials Limited comparitive literature Heterogeneous population Differing indications for treatment Differing definitions of recurrence Evolution of treatments
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RecurrenceRecurrence
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Clinical Ultrasound Significant Recurrence of symptoms Recurrence of ulceration
Significant recurrence probably occurrs in 20-30% in the long term
UGS v EVLT v Surgery
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UGS RecurrenceUGS Recurrence
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Anywhere between 0 - 100% Published figures 50% at 5yrs Very dependent on pt selection
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EVLT RecurrenceEVLT Recurrence
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Recanalisation of GSV Uncommon Probably 5-10% Dependent on energy used and size of vein
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Surgical RecurrenceSurgical Recurrence
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Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Most scrutinised U/S recurrence high About 20% have further treatment Dependent on pt selection
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Small Saphenous vein (SSV,LSV)Small Saphenous vein (SSV,LSV)
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Higher surgical recurrence ?related to lack of stripping EVLT,UGS may be indicated ?sural nerve
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Normal Venous Anatomy:Normal Venous Anatomy:SuperficialSuperficial--Deep JunctionsDeep Junctions
Sapheno-Popliteal junction- variant
SSV
GASV
GASV
POPSPJ
CE SSV
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How do we treat perforatorsHow do we treat perforators
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Incompetent PerforatorsIncompetent Perforators
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Controversial whether to treat 1. Primary SFJ incompetence 2. Deep vein incompetence 3. Isolated perforator incompetence (athletes)
Surgery, SEPS, UGS
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Report ExamplesReport Examples
14 mm
10 mm
Perforator 1
Perforator 2
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SFJ
Anterior thigh circumflex vein reflux
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SFJ
GSV incompetence
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Ovarian vein IncompetenceOvarian vein Incompetence
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Common in women (usually asymptomatic) Causes pelvic venous congestion May cause vulval vvs May contribute to recurrence May cause pelvic pain May cause urge incontinence
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Ovarian vein Incompetence managementOvarian vein Incompetence management
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Ultrasound ?pelvic ultrasound (TV) Vulval vvs usually regress Avulsion / sclerotherapy for veins Ovarian vein embolisation for selected pts Good results based on pt selection
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SummarySummary
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Varicose vein management is not easy! Treatment options often are (if appropriate
choice taken) Specialist vein clinics make it easy
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Keep your options open!Keep your options open!
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Keep your options open!Keep your options open!
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Keep your options open!Keep your options open!
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Keep your options open!Keep your options open!
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Keep your options open!Keep your options open!
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Keep your options open!Keep your options open!
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Keep your options open!Keep your options open!
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Primary Varicose VeinsPrimary Varicose Veins
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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70% saphenofemoral + GSV incompetence Pelvic vein + GSV incompetence GSV + SSV SSV + CE Perforators
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Selection forSelection for endovenous endovenous ablationablation
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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GSV including recurrence Best if completely within fascial envelope Any size Small number of varicosities GSV reflux + spider veins ideal Avoid ATCV
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Ultrasound guided sclerotherapyUltrasound guided sclerotherapy
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Differing procedures Assessment of recurrence (0-100%) Best for small callibre veins Foam Choice of sclerosant Stocking
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20-30%5%0-100%Recurrence++++++++Cosmesis
oftenAdjuvant procedure
5-10 days0-2 daysniltime off
bandage 2/71/523-4/52stocking
mildmildminimalpaingenerallocalnilanaesthesiaSurgeryEVLTUGS
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Recurrent GSV Recurrent GSV varicesvarices
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Primary Varicose VeinsPrimary Varicose Veins
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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EVLT for straightforward GSV reflux Medical comorbidities (warfarin)
Surgery for large callibre varicosities ATCV varicosities
UGS for occasional small callibre GSV Unusual paraxial veins
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RecurrentRecurrent VVsVVs
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Surgery if large callibre recurrent / residual SFJ EVLT for residual GSV UGS for widespread small callibre recurrence`
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Superficial ThrombophlebitisSuperficial Thrombophlebitis
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Urgent ultrasound DVT - anticoagulate STP up to SFJ - urgent surgery STP - surgery for symptomatic (can wait)
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Recanalized
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Phleboliths
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Chronic Superficial ThrombophlebitisChronic Superficial Thrombophlebitis
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Surgery can be difficult EVLT - passage of wire may be difficult ? Good indication for UGS
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CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)David Ferrar, FRACS(Vasc), DDU (Vasc)
Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)Chris Holdaway, FRACS(Vasc)
Martin Necas, RDMS, RVTMartin Necas, RDMS, RVT
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Multiple treatment modalities Numerous variations in vv distn Ultrasound is essential Differing treatments for differing anatomy In order to gain fully informed consent,you must
discuss all options??