National Varicose Vein Study - Portugal

The National Varicose Vein Study is a cross-sectional, multicenter, observational study. The primary goal is to evaluate the 30 days outcome of the conventional great saphenous vein surgery (stripping) in the treatment of the symptomatic chronic venous insufficiency, comparing the results of difference Portuguese's health centers, comparing the following variables: thrombo-prophylaxis (pharmacology or mechanic; compliance); antimicrobial prophylaxis; quality of life; medication compliance; complications and work incapacity period.

Inclusion Criteria:Patients treated at CHUP, CHUSJ and CHUCMale and female;Age over 18 years;All clinical presentations (C) included in the CEAP classification system;Period from November 2022 onwards;Conventional surgical treatment of at least one great saphenous vein;Patients treated using the following techniques: arch ligation +/- trunk stripping.Exclusion Criteria:Exclusive or concomitant treatment with endovenous surgery (thermal ablation by laser or radiofrequency…);Treatment by conservative conventional surgery of the great saphenous vein (CHIVA, ASVAL);Varicose surgery not involving the great saphenous vein;Age under 18 years;Patients treated in hospital units not covered by the study.