Relationship between social deprivation, CEAP score and time to varicose vein surgery: A single-centre retrospective analysis

Martin Crossdale, Sandeep Damaraju, Benjamin Smith, Lakna Harindi Alawattegama, Shivam Bhanderi, Steven Jones, Vascular Dept, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease

Published online on April 17, 2026

Abstract

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IntroductionInequalities in access to planned venous surgery are not well understood. We aimed to explore the relationships between disease severity, socioeconomic deprivation, procedure performed, and waiting times.MethodsWe analysed retrospectively ...