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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

Varicose veins are a common vascular condition.
Existing treatments may have limitations in cosmetic results and patient morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of the TriVex system for treating leg varicose vein incompetence.
To assess cosmetic outcomes and patient morbidity, including pain and workdays lost.

Main Methods:

Twenty-one patients with leg varicose vein incompetence were treated using the TriVex system.
The study focused on evaluating remaining varicosities, pigmentation, pain levels, and workdays lost post-treatment.

Main Results:

The TriVex system demonstrated good cosmetic results with minimal residual varicosities and pigmentation.
Patients experienced a reasonable number of days out of work and moderate pain.
Eighteen out of 21 patients achieved a good overall outcome with no complaints.

Conclusions:

The TriVex system is an effective treatment for leg varicose vein incompetence.
The technique offers favorable cosmetic results and reduced patient morbidity.
High patient satisfaction was observed with the TriVex system.

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