WHAT IS SCLEROTHERAPY?
This involves introducing a chemical agent into the diseased veins which interacts with the endothelium (the inside wall of the vein which comes into contact with the solution ), in order to seal, narrow and dry the dilated venous vessels.
ARE ALL SCLEROSING AGENTS THE SAME?
No.
Almost all vascular surgeons and phlebologists use sclerosing products. However, there are different “MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS” which result in a variation in effectiveness.
The commonly used foam is produced by shaking a polidocanol solution mixed with air. This foam is made up of large , irregular bubbles which becomes unstable seconds after forming. Moreover , the use of air as a vehicle for the sclerosing agent limits the volume of foam which can be administered per session.
Injection of foam which does not cause spasms
Injection of foam with ultrasonography monitoring and introduction of sclerosing microfoam
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