B Kahle1. 1. Klinik für Dermatologie, Allergologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Deutschland. Birgit.Kahle@uksh.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Foam sclerotherapy is well established in the treatment of varicose veins of different sizes. METHODS: A literature review was performed to determine which specific indications for foam sclerotherapy exist. RESULTS: Treatment of venous leg ulcers, varices that might rupture, varicose veins in geriatric patients, pudendal veins and seroma could be determined as specific indications for foam sclerotherapy. CONCLUSION: In some indications, foam sclerotherapy is the treatment option of first choice. It is an effective and safe treatment option.
BACKGROUND: Foam sclerotherapy is well established in the treatment of varicose veins of different sizes. METHODS: A literature review was performed to determine which specific indications for foam sclerotherapy exist. RESULTS: Treatment of venous leg ulcers, varices that might rupture, varicose veins in geriatric patients, pudendal veins and seroma could be determined as specific indications for foam sclerotherapy. CONCLUSION: In some indications, foam sclerotherapy is the treatment option of first choice. It is an effective and safe treatment option.
Authors: Stavros K Kakkos; Dimitrios G Bountouroglou; Mustafa Azzam; Evi Kalodiki; Marios Daskalopoulos; George Geroulakos Journal: J Endovasc Ther Date: 2006-06 Impact factor: 3.487