title: The rationale for ablation of incompetent perforating veins is not substantiated by current clinical evidence.
authors.forename: Thomas F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: O'Donnell
mesh_terms: D055011:Ablation Techniques; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*