Early Saphenous Ablation for Patients With Venous Ulcers

Chronic nonhealing lower extremity wounds are common throughout the world and increasing in prevalence, with an economic burden on the US health care system of nearly $15 billion annually. Optimal management of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) associated with chronic venous insufficiency has long been debated. High-strength compression, wound care, and venous intervention all have a role to play, but the cost-efficacy of venous intervention as an adjunctive therapy has been poorly defined, leading to limited utilization.
Source: JAMA Surgery - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research