A study to compare outcomes of Sodium tetra-decyl sulphate and Polidocanol in the treatment of varicosities due to incompetent tributaries of superficial vein of leg: a randomized controlled trial
Abstract:Background: Various options for treatment of varicosities of tributaries are mini-phlebectomy, hook phlebectomy, Trivex and sclerotherapy. Sodium tetra-decyl sulphate (STD) and polidocanol (POL) are most commonly used sclerosants. Adverse events caused by sclerosants are pain, thrombophlebitis, hyperpigmentation, allergy, anaphylactic shock, cutaneous necrosis, deep venous thrombosis, headache, visual disturbances and chest tightness. Foam sclerotherapy has been considered to be better than liquid sclerosant. … Show more
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