References and Articles

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MVC published articles

Darval K, Bate G, Adam D, Silverman S, Bradbury A. Duplex ultrasound outcomes following ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy of symptomatic primary great saphenous varicose veins. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2010; 40: 534 - 539 click here to view article

Pang K, Bate G, Darval K, Adam D, Bradbury A. Healing and recurrence rates following ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy of superficial reflux in patients with chronic venous ulceration. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2010; 40: 790 - 795 click here to view article

Bradbury A, Bate G et al. Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy is a safe and clinically effective treatment for superficial venous reflux. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2010; 52: 939-45 click here to view article

Darvall K, Bate G, Bradbury A et al. Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for the treatment of chronic venous ulceration - a preliminary study. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2009; click here to view article

Darvall K, Bate G, Bradbury A et al; Patients' expectations before and satisfaction after ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2009; click here to view article

Darvall K, Bate G, Adam D, Bradbury A; Recovery after ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy compared with conventional surgery for varicose veins. British Journal of Surgery 2009; 96: 1262-1267. click here to view article

Darvall K, Bate G, Bradbury A et al. Medium term results of ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for small saphenous varicose veins. British Journal of Surgery 2009; 96: 1268-1273. click here to view article

Articles by other authors

Darke S, Baker S. Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins. British Journal of Surgery 2006; 93: 969 - 974 Full article (2.7MB) Abstract (470KB)

Blomgren L, Johansson G, Bergqvist D. Randomised clinical trial of routine pre-operative duplex imaging before varicose vein surgery. British Journal of Surgery 2005; 92: 688 - 694 full article (3MB) abstract (450KB)

Nitecki S, Bass A. Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy in patients with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. IMAJ 2007; 9: 72 -75 PDF file (957KB)

Jia X, Mowatt G et al. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Review Body Report - Systematic review of the safety and efficacy of foam sclerotherapy for venous disease of the lower limbs. November 2006. PDF file (1MB)

Jia X, Mowatt G et al. Systematic review of foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. British Journal of Surgery 2007; 64: 925 - 936 full article (5MB) abstract (460KB)

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Medicines and medical devices regulation: what you need to know PDF file (2.5MB)

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Making regulatory decisions about medicines and medical devices. 2007. PDF file (46KB)

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy for varicose veins. Guidance for doctors. 2006. PDF file (83KB)

Coleridge-Smith P. Chronic venous disease treated by Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2006; 32: 577 - 585 full article (900KB)

Morrison C, Dalsing M. Signs and symptoms of saphenous nerve injury after greater saphenous vein stripping: prevalence, severity and relevance for modern practice. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2003; 38: 886 - 890 full article (320KB)

Rashid H, Ajeel A, Tyrrell M. Persistent popliteal fossa reflux following saphneo-popliteal disconnection. British Journal of Surgery 2002; 89: 748 - 751 full article (1.75MB) abstract (440KB)

Makris S, Karkos C, Awad S, London N. An "all-comers" venous duplex scan policy for patients with lower limb varicose veins attending a one stop vascular clinic: is it justified? European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2006; 32: 718 - 724 full article (500KB)