The British journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Randomized clinical trial comparing endovenous laser ablation with surgery for the treatment of primary great saphenous varicose veins.
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a minimally invasive technique for treating varicose veins due to truncal vein incompetence. This randomized trial compared EVLA with conventional surgery in patients with primary saphenofemoral and great saphenous vein (GSV) reflux. ⋯ ISRCTN99270116 (http://www.controlled-trials.com).
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Multicenter Study
Changing trends in the decision-making preferences of women with early breast cancer.
Previous studies have indicated a predominance of passive decision-making styles among women with early-stage breast cancer in the UK offered a choice between breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and mastectomy. The aim of this study was to determine current decision-making styles and establish their association with operation choice and breast unit mastectomy rate. ⋯ More women chose an active decision-making style than in previous UK studies. The provision of greater treatment selection autonomy to women suitable for BCS may not reduce mastectomy rates.