Pelvic Embolisation to Reduce Recurrent Varicose Veins - Recurrent

Inclusion Criteria: * Females presenting with recurrent varicose veins in one or both legs with ultrasound proven pelvic venous reflux in at least one pelvic venous trunk communicating with the leg varicose veins * Duplex proven reflux in the superficial venous system of the leg * Over 18 years old * Able to understand and give consent * Willing to attend for follow-up over the five years Exclusion Criteria: * Pelvic venous reflux does not communicate with the varicose veins to be treated in the legs * If pelvic venous reflux communicates and contributes to varicose veins in one leg but not the other, only the leg with a pelvic venous contribution will be entered into the study * Currently pregnant or plans for pregnancy within the next five years * Under 18 years of age * Unable to understand all give consent * Any vascular malformation of the pelvis all the legs apart from that diagnosed as venous reflux disease * Any medical condition likely to cause death or serious ill-health within the next five years Any deep venous obstruction or reflux