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Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy or Surgery For Varicose Veins ?

Report By: Amandip Sandhar - Medical Student
Search checked by Doug Speake - Specialist Registrar
Institution: Queens Park Hospital, Blackburn
Date Submitted: 21st December 2006
Last Modified: 21st December 2006
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adults with varicose veins] is [surgery or foam sclerotherapy] more effective [at preventing recurrence]?