superficial endovenous treatment

Introduction Superficial endovenous interventions have become the gold standard for treating symptomatic varicose veins, with multiple guidelines recommending these procedures where appropriate.1,2 However, venous thromboembolism (VTE) – encompassing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) – is a recognised complication of these procedures, with reported rates of up to 3.4%.3 The severity of VTE…