Table 1.

Extent of reflux in the 31 limbs with persistent great saphenous vein (GSV) reflux at postoperative day (POD) 30 and at follow-up

	GSV 1	GSV 2	GSV 3	GSV 4
Preoperative	27	26	22	21
POD 30	4	9	9	7
Follow-up	19	21	21	21

Data presented as number of limbs. GSV 1 = groin to mid-thigh; GSV 2 = mid-thigh to knee; GSV 3 = knee to mid-calf; GSV 4 = mid-calf to ankle