Varicose veins in the legs

Quality statements

Statement 1 People with varicose veins that are causing symptoms or complications (including ulceration) are referred to a vascular service.

Statement 2 People with varicose veins who are seen by a vascular service are assessed with duplex ultrasound.

Statement 3 People with confirmed varicose veins and truncal reflux are offered a suitable treatment in this order: endothermal ablation, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, surgery, compression hosiery.