Cost-effectiveness analysis of surgeryversus conservative treatment for uncomplicated varicose veins in a randomized clinical trial

Despite being a common procedure, the cost effectiveness of surgery for varicose veins has not been established.Cost-effectiveness analysis was carried out alongside a randomized clinical trial at two vascular units within National Health Service (NHS) hospitals. Some 246 patients with uncomplicated varicose veins and evidence of saphenofemoral or saphenopopliteal reflux were allocated randomly to receive either conservative management or...