Interventional Strategies for Control of Anemia among Rural Young Women in Coimbatore

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 266
Author(s):  
K. Sujatha ◽  
S. Kowsalya
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
The World ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Anaemia is the most common micro-nutrient deficiency disorder in the world. The prevalence of anaemia is higher in developing countries than in developed countries. Anaemia affects half a billion women of reproductive age worldwide. India had always been the country with the highest prevalence of anaemia and the home of the largest number of anaemic individuals in the world. A cross sectional community based study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of anaemia among 700 young women in the age group of 19-35 years hailing from different rural areas of Karamadai from Coimbatore district and to assess their iron nutriture. Data on anthropometric measurements, biochemical investigations and dietary details were recorded using a pre-designed, pre-tested proforma. Data were analyzed statistically using mean, standard deviation and ANOVA. Hemoglobin estimation (Cyanmet haemoglobin method) revealed that the prevalence of anaemia among rural women (N = 580) and it was reported that 84.83% of the rural young women were moderately anaemic and 14.83% were mild anaemic. A subsample of 85 moderate anaemic subjects were divided into Group 1 (Nutrition Education + Food supplement intervention), Group 2 (Nutrition Education+Kitchen garden intervention) and Group 3 (Nutrition Education intervention) and subjected to respective intervention for four months. Biochemical analysis revealed significant increase (p≤0.01) in haemoglobin level among the subjects in Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 after intervention further showing that the majority of rural women improved from moderate to mild level of anaemia and from mild level to normal level of hemoglobin after intervention. Therefore the intervention measures are more effective when they are integrated with other approaches namely better nutritional practices, fortification, dietary modification, infection control, public health measures and income generation programmes. Nutrition education must be made an integral part to all the strategies.

Influence of Cooking Workshops on Cooking Skills and Knowledge among Children Attending Summer Day Camps

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raphaëlle Jacob ◽  
Annie Motard-Bélanger ◽  
Véronique Provencher ◽  
Melissa Anne Fernandez ◽  
Hélène Gayraud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Action Program ◽  
Cooking Skills ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

This study aimed to measure the influence of the Chefs in Action program (3 cooking workshops) on cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, and attitudes towards healthy eating in children attending summer day camps and compare it with a single cooking workshop. Groups of children (8–12 years) were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n = 25) or to 1 of 3 comparison groups performing a single workshop (group 1, n = 16; group 2, n = 36; group 3, n = 24). Two dietitians evaluated cooking skills during the workshops. Nutrition knowledge and attitudes towards healthy eating were assessed before and after the intervention. No improvement in cooking skills was observed in the intervention group (P = 0.25). The intervention group’s cooking skills score was significantly higher than comparison group 1 (P < 0.001). Nutrition knowledge was significantly improved in the intervention group and the comparison group 3 (P < 0.0001) but no effect on attitudes towards healthy eating was observed (Pgroup × time = 0.36). In conclusion, the Chefs in Action program positively impacted nutrition knowledge in children. The results also suggest that the type of recipe may influence nutrition knowledge and cooking skills. Further studies are needed to better assess the degree of difficulty required in cooking workshop recipes to improve cooking skills in children.

scholarly journals MON-594 The Peculiarity of the Gut Microbiota in Patients with Different Phenotypes of Obesity (Pilot Study)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Volkova ◽  
Julia Naboka ◽  
Lilia Ganenko ◽  
Oksana Oksenuk ◽  
Ilia Davidenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Metabolically Healthy Obesity ◽  
Detection Frequency ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Metabolically Healthy ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Abstract Recent studies have shown that obesity is not a homogeneous condition and that there is a subgroup of people with obesity, but without metabolic disturbance. This phenotype of obesity is called “metabolically healthy obesity” (MHO) [1]. More and more data are appearing in the scientific literature, indicating that quantitative and qualitative changes in the gut microbiota (GM) can be a trigger in the development of obesity and metabolic disorders [2]. In order to study the role of GM in the development of various types of obesity, 37 patients were examined, divided into 3 groups: group 1 (n = 11) - healthy people without obesity and overweight (control), group 2 (n = 13) - patients with MHO, group 3 (n = 13) - patients with metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUHO). The basic metabolic parameters were determined for all of them and a quantitative assessment of the condition of the GM was performed using the Real-time PCR method. Results: 1. In people from the control group (group 1) in the GM, compared with formal normative indicators, the number of Lactobacillus spp., Bifidobacterium spp., B. thetaiotaomicron was reduced (p&lt;0.05) and indicators of the total bacterial mass and Enterobacter spp./Citrobacter spp. were increased (p&lt;0.05). 2. In subjects with MHO (group 2), GM changes similar to group 1 were observed. However, in comparison to group 1, Klebsiella spp. and Proteus spp. were recorded in feces in quantities exceeding the formal regulatory. In patients with MUHO (group 3), in addition to changes detected in group 2, C. difficile was found in feces, as well as a significant (p &lt;0.05) decrease in F. prausnitzii and an increase (p &lt;0.05) in the detection frequency of banal E.coli, as well as the more diverse composition of the microbiota. Thus, the data obtained as a result of a pilot study certainly indicate changes in the GM in people with different phenotypes of obesity and in healthy ones. Further study of the GM in patients with various types of obesity, but in a larger groups, is required. Reference: 1) Phillips C.M. Metabolically healthy obesity across the life course: epidemiology, determinants and implications. Ann N.Y. Acad Sci 2017 Mar;139(1):85-100.doi:10.1111/nyas.13230. 2). Giovanna Muscogiuri, Elena Cantone, Sara Cassarano, Dario Tuccinardi, Luigi Barrea, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao & on behalf of the Obesity Programs of nutrition, Education, Research and Assessment (OPERA) group. Gut microbiota: a new path to treat obesity. International Journal of Obesity Supplements 2019 Apr;9(1):10-19. doi: 10.1038/s41367-019-0011-7

Hodgkin Lymphoma: 20 Years Experience From a Single Brazilian Institution

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 3153-3153
Author(s):  
Camila C.G. Linardi ◽  
Luis Fernando Pracchia ◽  
Rodrigo Dolphini Velasques ◽  
Claudia Bitti Barroso ◽  
Valeria Buccheri
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Stage I ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Bulky Disease ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Abstract Abstract 3153 Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL) is characterized by high cure rates. Approximately 90% early stage and 60–70% advanced stage patients have long term disease free survival. In Brazil it is observed that about 60% of patients present with advanced stage, while in developed countries about 40% belong to this group. The aim of this retrospective study was to analyze data of patients with HL from the Oncohematology Unit of University of São Paulo- Medical School and evaluate the event free survival (EFS) and the overall survival (OS) according to clinical stage. We included all consecutive patients diagnosed with HL between January 1991 and June 2010. The collection of data from medical records was done and the following variables at diagnosis were evaluated: age and sex, staging according to Cotswolds modified Ann-Arbor criteria (CS), histological subtype, presence of B symptoms and bulky disease, International Prognostic Index (IPI) according to International Prognostic Factors Project on Advanced Hodgkin's Disease, laboratorial data, and the protocol used in first line therapy. The complete remission (CR) rate, EFS and OS were analyzed in all patients. The survival analysis was estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method and the survival curves were compared by the log-rank test. Differences in CR rates among staging groups were compared using the chi squared test. Overall, 564 HL patients were identified; thirteen did not have adequate information about clinical staging and were excluded from the analysis. The median age, at diagnosis, of the remaining 551 patients was 28 (12–83) and 54.3% were male. Histological subtypes lymphocyte rich classical HL, nodular sclerosis, mixed cellularity and lymphocyte depletion were found in 3.6%, 51.4%, 24.2% and 5.6% cases, respectively, and 11.8% patients were diagnosed as HL classic not classifiable otherwise. Nodular lymphocyte predominance was observed in 3.3% cases. Stage I, II, III and IV were found in 42 (7.6%), 208 (37.7%), 145 (26.3%) e 156 (28.3%) patients, respectively. B symptoms and bulky disease were present in 65.5%and 58.8% patients, respectively. After staging the patients were divided in three groups: group 1 -CS I/II, without B symptoms nor bulky disease= 62 (11.25%) patients, group 2 -CS I/ II, with B symptoms and/or bulky disease=188 (34.12%) patients and group 3- CS III/ IV= 301 (54.62%) patients. IPI high risk score was recognized in 63.9% patients of group 3. Only 1.5% of patients were treated with exclusive radiotherapy. Of the patients that were treated with chemotherapy, 4.9% were treated with MOPP, 23.1% with MOPPABV, 70.5% with ABVD and 1.5% with other types of chemotherapy. The median follow-up of the entire cohort was 59.6 months (0–258.8 months) and 88.3% (CI 95%: 85.2%-91.1%) were in CR at the end of treatment (CS I: 100%, CS II: 90.6% CS III: 84.6% and CS IV: 85.3%; p=0.03) (group 1: 98.2%, group 2: 90.2% and group 3: 84.9%; p=0.012). The 5-year EFS rate was 69.2% (CS I: 84.8%; CS II: 77.8%; CS III: 64.5%, CS IV: 56%; p=0.0008) (group 1: 88%, group 2: 76% and group 3: 60.3%; p=0.0002) (Figures 1 and 2). The 5-year OS rate was 86.44% (CS I: 90.3%, CS II: 94.6%, CS III: 87.6%, CS IV: 71.4%; p<0.0001) (group 1: 98.3%, group 2: 92.6% and group 3: 79, 6%; p=0.0003).Figure 1Figure 1. Figure 2Figure 2. We found that there were more advanced stage patients (stage III/IV) in comparison to developed countries, however, patients classified as stage I/II without poor prognostic factors, like B symptoms and/or bulky disease, showed high rates of CR, EFS and OS. These data suggest that there is a need to enhance early diagnosis in Brazilian patients, in order to detect less advanced stage patients due to late diagnosis. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals Gaelic4Girls—The Effectiveness of a 10-Week Multicomponent Community Sports-Based Physical Activity Intervention for 8 to 12-Year-Old Girls

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6928 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orlagh Farmer ◽  
Kevin Cahill ◽  
Wesley O’Brien
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Correlates ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Community Sports ◽  
And Control ◽  
Group 1

Girls are less active than boys throughout childhood and adolescence, with limited research focusing on female community sports-based programs. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a multi-component, community sports-based intervention for increasing girl’s physical activity (PA) levels, fundamental movement skill (FMS) proficiency, and psychological wellbeing, as relative to a second treatment group (the traditionally delivered national comparative program), and a third control group. One hundred and twenty female-only participants (mean age = 10.75 ± 1.44 years), aged 8 to 12 years old from three Ladies Gaelic Football (LGF) community sports clubs (rural and suburban) were allocated to one of three conditions: (1) Intervention Group 1 (n = 43) received a novel, specifically tailored, research-informed Gaelic4Girls (G4G) intervention; (2) Intervention Group 2 (n = 44) used the traditionally delivered, national G4G program, as run by the Ladies Gaelic Football (LGF) Association of Ireland; and (3) Control Group 3 (n = 33) received no G4G intervention (group 1 or 2) conditions and were expected to carry out their usual LGF community sports activities. Primary outcome measurements (at both pre- and 10-week follow up) examining the effectiveness of the G4G intervention included (1) PA, (2) FMS and (3) Psychological correlates (enjoyment levels, self-efficacy, peer and parental support). Following a two (pre to post) by three (intervention group 1, intervention group 2, and control group 3) mixed-model ANOVA, it was highlighted that intervention group 1 significantly increased in PA (p = 0.003), FMS proficiency (p = 0.005) and several psychological correlates of PA (p ≤ 0.005). The findings demonstrate that the 10-week, specifically tailored, research-informed G4G intervention is a feasible and efficacious program, leading to a positive effect on the physical and psychological wellbeing of pre-adolescent Irish girls, relative to the traditionally delivered national G4G comparative program and control group conditions.

An Assessment of the Impact of Two Communication Channels on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Mothers regarding Food and Nutrition in Jamaica

1992 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bendley Melville ◽  
K. Rainford ◽  
L. Collins ◽  
D. Wilkins
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Group 1

A study was carried out in St. Elizabeth during the period July to December 1991 to evaluate the effectiveness of two communication channels on mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding food and nutrition. Five communities with high levels of malnutrition and similar socioeconomic and geographical characteristics were selected for the study and assigned to three experimental conditions: a group that was not exposed to any communication channel (group 1); another group that was exposed to group discussion and facilitator (group 2); and a third group that was exposed to facilitator only (group 3). In all, fifteen mothers were assigned to group 1, another fifteen to group 2, and nineteen to group 3. The results showed that positive changes in mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices occurred in all three groups during the period between the baseline and the end of survey evaluation. However, these changes were more substantial in groups 2 and 3, particularly group 2. Although all groups showed improvement in nutritional status the facilitator-only group made the most improvement. Consideration should therefore be given to both communication channels when planning nutrition education programs, especially for underweight children. The type of facilitator may be critical in terms of outcome (nutritional status).

Hormonal rehabilitation in patients with endothelial and cervical cancers.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e18025-e18025
Author(s):  
Natalia V. Chernikova ◽  
Tatiana I. Moiseenko ◽  
Alla I. Shikhlyarova ◽  
Ekaterina V. Verenikina ◽  
Yuriy A. Poryvaev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cervical Cancers ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Kupperman Index ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Adaptive Reactions ◽  
Group 1

e18025 Background: Young patients with early stages of gynecological cancers often go through surgical menopause which worsens the quality of life affecting social, sexual, psycho-emotional, cognitive spheres, and causes somatic diseases rare in a young age. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of medical and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in patients with endothelial (EC) and cervical cancers (CC) of the reproductive age after surgical treatment. Methods: Clinical data and adaptive reactions were studied in 346 patients with stage Ia-IIa EC and CC aged 20-45 years after combination treatment. Patients were divided into 3 groups: group 1 – 192 patients, estrogen/gestagen HRT; group 2 – 112 patients, treatment with phytoestrogens; group 3 – 42 patients choosing not to have any adjuvant therapy. The Kupperman index was used to evaluate the severity of a post-castration syndrome. Results: In group 1, 158 women (82.3%) showed normal somatic and psychoemotional status and adequate cognitive functions, the Kupperman index ≤20; 34 (17.7%) patients of group 1 needed additional sedation, the Kupperman index = 30; adaptive reactions included reactions of training and adaptation. In group 2, 112 patients (100%) demonstrated moderate hormonal imbalance signs: vegetative and emotional disorders, decreased libido, manifestations of the metabolic syndrome, the Kupperman index = 30-35; adaptive reactions included reactions of training and stress. All patients of group 3 (n = 42) developed metabolic disorders shortly after surgical castration, with social, sexual and psycho-emotional disadaptation, the Kupperman index = 35 (reactions of stress). Conclusions: Combination HRT after surgical castration contributes to full adaptation in the social, sexual, psycho-emotional spheres of life in patients of the reproductive age, restoring the quality of life without affecting the prognosis.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a surgical treatment algorithm for neglected clubfoot in low-resource settings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manon Pigeolet ◽  
Saiful Imam ◽  
Gheorghe Cristian Ninulescu ◽  
Shafiul Kabir ◽  
Pierre R. Smeesters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Treatment Algorithm ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Idiopathic Clubfoot ◽  
Triple Arthrodesis ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Abstract Purpose Idiopathic clubfoot affects approximately 1/1000 alive-born infants, of whom 80–91% are born in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs). This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the morphological, functional, and social outcomes in patients with neglected clubfoot in rural Bangladesh, after receiving surgical treatment. Methods Patients received a posteromedial release (PMR) with or without an additional soft tissue intervention (group 1), a PMR with an additional bony intervention (group 2), or a triple arthrodesis (group 3) according to our surgical algorithm. Patients were followed until two year post-intervention. Evaluation was done using a modified International Clubfoot Study Group Outcome evaluation score and the Laaveg-Ponseti score. Results Twenty-two patients with 32 neglected clubfeet (ages 2–24 years) received surgical treatment. Nineteen patients with 29 clubfeet attended follow-up. At two year follow-up an excellent, good, or fair Laaveg-Ponseti score was obtained in 81% (group 1), 80% (group 2), and 0% (group 3) of the patients (p value 0.0038). Age at intervention is inversely correlated with the Laaveg-Ponseti score at two year follow-up (p < 0.0001). All patients attended school or work and were able to wear normal shoes. Conclusion Our treatment algorithm is in line with other surgical algorithms used in LMICs. Our data reconfirms that excellent results can be obtained with a PMR regardless of age. Our algorithm follows a pragmatic approach that takes into account the reality on the ground in many LMICs. Good functional outcomes can be achieved with PMR for neglected clubfoot. Further research is needed to investigate the possible role of triple arthrodesis.

In-vivo evaluation of the effect of cyanoacrylate on prosthetic vascular graft infection – does cyanoacrylate increase the severity of infection?

VASA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-284
Author(s):  
Atıf Yolgosteren ◽  
Gencehan Kumtepe ◽  
Melda Payaslioglu ◽  
Cuneyt Ozakin
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Graft ◽  
Graft Infection ◽  
Vascular Graft Infection ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Prosthetic Vascular Graft Infection ◽  
Group 1

Summary. Background: Prosthetic vascular graft infection (PVGI) is a complication with high mortality. Cyanoacrylate (CA) is an adhesive which has been used in a number of surgical procedures. In this in-vivo study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between PVGI and CA. Materials and methods: Thirty-two rats were equally divided into four groups. Pouch was formed on back of rats until deep fascia. In group 1, vascular graft with polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) was placed into pouch. In group 2, MRSA strain with a density of 1 ml 0.5 MacFarland was injected into pouch. In group 3, 1 cm 2 vascular graft with PET piece was placed into pouch and MRSA strain with a density of 1 ml 0.5 MacFarland was injected. In group 4, 1 cm 2 vascular graft with PET piece impregnated with N-butyl cyanoacrylate-based adhesive was placed and MRSA strain with a density of 1 ml 0.5 MacFarland was injected. All rats were scarified in 96th hour, culture samples were taken where intervention was performed and were evaluated microbiologically. Bacteria reproducing in each group were numerically evaluated based on colony-forming unit (CFU/ml) and compared by taking their average. Results: MRSA reproduction of 0 CFU/ml in group 1, of 1410 CFU/ml in group 2, of 180 200 CFU/ml in group 3 and of 625 300 CFU/ml in group 4 was present. A statistically significant difference was present between group 1 and group 4 (p < 0.01), between group 2 and group 4 (p < 0.01), between group 3 and group 4 (p < 0.05). In terms of reproduction, no statistically significant difference was found in group 1, group 2, group 3 in themselves. Conclusions: We observed that the rate of infection increased in the cyanoacyrylate group where cyanoacrylate was used. We think that surgeon should be more careful in using CA in vascular surgery.

Abnormal Haemostasis and Blood Viscosity in Malignant Hypertension

1984 ◽  
Vol 52 (03) ◽  
pp. 253-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Isles ◽  
G D O Lowe ◽  
B M Rankin ◽  
C D Forbes ◽  
N Lucie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Viscosity ◽  
Renal Damage ◽  
Antithrombin Iii ◽  
Plasma Viscosity ◽  
Malignant Hypertension ◽  
Fibrin Deposition ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

SummaryWe have previously shown abnormalities of haemostasis suggestive of intravascular coagulation in patients with malignant hypertension, a condition associated with retinopathy and renal fibrin deposition. To determine whether such abnormalities are specific to malignant hypertension, we have measured several haemostatic and haemorheological variables in 18 patients with malignant hypertension (Group 1), 18 matched healthy controls (Group 2), and 18 patients with non-malignant hypertension (Group 3) matched for renal pathology, blood pressure and serum creatinine with Group 1. Both Groups 1 and 3 had increased mean levels of fibrinogen, factor VIIIc, beta-thrombo- globulin, plasma viscosity and blood viscosity (corrected for haematocrit); and decreased mean levels of haematocrit, antithrombin III and platelet count. Mean levels of fast antiplasmin and alpha2-macroglobulin were elevated in Group 1 but not in Group 3. We conclude that most blood abnormalities are not specific to malignant hypertension; are also present in patients with non-malignant hypertension who have similar levels of blood pressure and renal damage; and might result from renal damage as well as promoting further renal damage by enhancing fibrin deposition. However increased levels of fibrinolytic inhibitors in malignant hypertension merit further investigation in relation to removal of renal fibrin.

Features of postoperative period in patients with chronic venous insufficiency: phlebectomy versus thermal ablation

2020 ◽  
pp. 64-75
Author(s):  
E. Burleva ◽  
O. Smirnov ◽  
S. Tyurin
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Chronic Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Thermal Ablation ◽  
Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

The purpose of the study was to conduct a comparative assessment of the course of the postoperative period after phlebectomy and thermal ablation in patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities in the system of the great saphenous vein (GSV) with class C2 of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) — CEAP class C2. Materials and methods: 455 patients (455 limbs) with CEAP class C2. Group 1 (n = 154) received stripping + minimally invasive phlebectomy; Group 2 — endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) of GSV trunk + sclerotherapy of varicose veins; 3 group (n = 150) — radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the GSV + sclerotherapy. All patients were united by a single tactical solution — the elimination of pathological vertical reflux in GSV. In each group, patients were with similar hemodynamic profile were selected (Group 1 = 63; Group 2 = 61; Group 3 = 61). The course of the postoperative period (from 2 days to 2 months) was compared for pain (visual analog scale — VAS), clinical symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency, degree of satisfaction (Darvall questionnaire), and duration of disability. Statistical processing was carried out using Excel programs for Windows XP, MedCalc® (version 11.4.2.0., Mariakerke, Belgium). Results: Postoperative pain is more pronounced (during day 1 for Group 1–4.0, Group 2–3.0, Group 3–2.0) and more prolonged (up to 4 days) after open surgeries (p < 0.05). The dynamics of the clinical symptoms of CVI (including varicose syndrome and use of compression therapy) could not be fully evaluated in connection with the ongoing sclerotherapy procedures for patients of Groups 2 and 3. Satisfaction of patients with aesthetic aspects was higher than expected in all groups. Reliable statistical differences proved decrease in days of disability (Group 1–14; Group 2–4; Group 3–3) and earlier return to physical activities and work in patients after thermal ablation in comparison with phlebectomy. Conclusion: The study shows that all three methods for eliminating vertical reflux in the GSV can be proposed for a large category of patients with CEAP of class C3 and C2. Medical and social rehabilitation of patients using endovascular thermal ablation technologies proceeds faster, which is beneficial both for the patients and for society.

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