Varicose veins in the legs

List of 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.