Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of minimally invasive techniques to manage varicose veins: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Carroll C, Hummel S, Leaviss J, Ren S, Stevens J, Everson-Hock E, Cantrell A, Stevenson M, Michaels J
Record ID 32011000645
English
Authors' objectives:

Evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of new minimally invasive techniques compared to other techniques, including traditional surgical techniques, non-foam sclerotherapy and conservative management.

Evaluate the safety of new minimally invasive techniques versus surgical techniques, non-foam sclerotherapy and conservative management.

Identify any key areas for further research

Authors' recommendations: This assessment of the currently available evidence suggests there is little to choose between the minimally invasive techniques in terms of efficacy or cost, and each offers a viable, clinically effective alternative to stripping. FS might offer the most cost-effective alternative to stripping, within certain time parameters. High-quality RCT evidence is needed. Future trials should aim to measure and report outcomes in a standardised manner, which would permit more efficient pooling of their results
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2013
URL for published report: http://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hta/hta17480/#/abstract
URL for additional information: http://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hta/volume-17/issue-48#hometab4
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Varicose Veins
Contact
Organisation Name: NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme
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Contact Email: journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
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