DEep VEin Lesion OPtimisation (DEVELOP) trial: protocol for a randomised, assessor-blinded feasibility trial of iliac vein intervention for venous leg ulcers

DEep VEin Lesion OPtimisation (DEVELOP) trial: protocol for a randomised, assessor-blinded feasibility trial of iliac vein intervention for venous leg ulcers

Abstract Background Venous leg ulceration is a widespread, debilitating pathology with high recurrence rates. Conservative treatment using graduated compression dressings may be associated with unacceptable ulcer recurrence rates. Early superficial venous ablation encourages ulcer healing and reduce...

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Main Authors: Thomas M. Aherne, Colm Keohane, Matthew Mullins, Adeel S. Zafar, Stephen A. Black, Tjun Y. Tang, Gerard J. O’Sullivan, Stewart R. Walsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Venous ulcer
Endovenous
Deep venous intervention
Iliac vein
Intra-vascular ultrasound
Saphenous incompetence
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00779-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00779-2

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