Sclerotherapy for Reticular Veins in the Lower Limbs

Safety Concerns for Sclerotherapy of Telangiectases, Reticular and Varicose Veins.

BACKGROUND Sclerotherapy has been extensively used in the treatment of valvular insufficiency of superficial veins. Although sclerotherapy seems safe, reports of serious adverse events (AE) have been published. This paper aims to review AE of sclerosing agents. METHODS Electronical databases were searched for identifying articles on local, serious and long-term AE of sclerotherapy. RESULTS ...

Safety Concerns for Sclerotherapy of Telangiectases, Reticular and Varicose Veins

Background: Sclerotherapy has been extensively used in the treatment of valvular insufficiency of superficial veins. Although sclerotherapy seems safe, reports of serious adverse events (AE) have been published. This paper aims to review AE of sclerosing agents. Methods: Electronical databases were searched for identifying articles on local, serious and long-term AE of sclerotherapy. Results: H...

Polidocanol versus hypertonic glucose for sclerotherapy treatment of reticular veins of the lower limbs: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND The prevalence of chronic venous disease is high and occurs more frequently in females. According to the clinical, etiological, anatomical, and pathological classification (CEAP) definition, the reticular veins are included in the C1 class and are mainly associated with aesthetic complaints. Several invasive techniques are used for treatment, including mini phlebectomy, laser ablatio...

Varicose veins of the lower limbs.

Sclerotherapy of Reticular and Telangiectatic Veins: How I do it

Introduction The patient’s demand being aesthetic, our answer must be aesthetic and respect an unhurried and progressive treatment rhythm. The development of reticular veins and telangiectasies being slow, the treatment cannot always be quick. The duration of this treatment does not depend on the wish of the patient, but on the necessities of a good result. The sclerotherapy’s length requires m...