Fourteen Year Outcomes of a Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Endovenous Laser Ablation, High Ligation and Stripping, and Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy for Great Saphenous Varicose Veins

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• UGFS showed inferior outcomes with greater recurrent reflux and re-intervention rates compared to HLS and EVLA.
• HLS and EVLA had comparable effectiveness regarding both recurrent reflux and re-intervention rates over 14 years.
• The study utilized a randomized controlled trial design to assess the effectiveness of the three treatments.
• Quality of life among patients was similar across all treatment groups, indicating consistent patient satisfaction.