title: The role of superficial venous operations for leg ulceration.
abstract: Venous ulceration is a common clinical problem with high recurrence rates. The role of operative treatment to correct superficial reflux in venous ulceration remains unclear. This review reports current evidence for superficial surgical procedures in the treatment of venous ulceration.
authors.affiliation: Regional Vascular Unit, St Mary's Hospital, London W2 1NY.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bicknell
authors.forename: N J W
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Cheshire
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000601:surgery*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods