Outcome of Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy Treatment for Varicose Veins: Procedure is Standard and Need No Further Study

Maurya, Akhilesh Kumar; Singh, Sanjay; Sachdeva, Vikas; Nath, Brajendra; Verma, Sujit Kumar; Gupta, Prashant

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“…[14] Conversely, another study reported a high predominance of males, as they represented 74% of the study cases. [15] Regarding CEAP classification, class 2 was the m-ost common class encountered (42 cas-es -70%), followed by class 1 and three (12% for each), class 6 (3%), whereas class 4 and 5 were present in 2% of cases for every. In another study, CEAP classification was as follows; class 2 (9.52%), class 3 (36.51%), class 4 (46.03%), and class 5 (7.94%).…”

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Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy of lower limb varicose veins: outcome and patient satisfaction

Elmadany

Solyman²,

Mourad³

et al. 2021

Sohag Medical Journal

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Background: Varicose veins are defined as dilated, tortuous, and elongated superficial veins of the lower limbs with incompetent valves. Varicose veins are described by the World Health Organization (WHO) as dilatation of the veins, which are sometimes tortuous. Varicose veins are divided into primary and secondary varicose veins according to their etiology. Sclerotherapy could be a minimally invasive technique that uses an injection of a special chemical (sclerosant) into varicosity to wreck and scar the inside lining of the vein. Resulting in blockage of the treated vein. Patients and Methods: This study was conducted at Sohag University hospitals to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction following foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. There have been 60 cases with lower limb varicosities whose mean age was 33.72 years (range, 20 -52). Females represented 62% of cases, while the remaining cases were males. As regards the duration of varicosities during this study, it had a mean of 6.03 years (range, 1 -12). The right leg was affected in 52% of cases, while the other cases had the left side affected. The large saphenous veins were treated with 3% Aethoxysclerol. Accessory great saphenous and short saphenous veins were treated with 2% Aethoxysclerol. Reticular veins and telangiectasia treated with 1% Aethoxysclerol Results: The cosmetic appearance showed a major improvement (p < 0.001) after our intervention. Pain sensation was significantly decreased after the intervention. Only 25% of cases reported that sensation after 1 week, which percent decreased all the way down to 3, 3, and seven during the following visits respectively. Saphenofemoral reflux was present in 48% of cases before the intervention, and it decreased all the way down to 7, 3, 3, and seven of cases at the scheduled follow-up visits respectively. Complications were reported by 28% of cases, Skin hyperpigmentation was the most common complication (22%), followed by visual disturbances (8%), and thrombophlebitis(7%). Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy seemed to be a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency within the selected group of patients.

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Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy of lower limb varicose veins: outcome and patient satisfaction

Elmadany

Solyman²,

Mourad³

et al. 2021

Sohag Medical Journal

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“…According to Maurya et al [26] , none of the patients developed any clinical evidence of any DVT. Only 10 of the 148 legs developed superficial vein thrombosis [6.75%], which was treated with analgesics, limb elevation and compression bandage.…”

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Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy for the Treatment of Primary Varicose Vein of Lower Limb

Elsalam

Arnous

Abdelfattah

2020

International Journal of Medical Arts

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Background: Veins have one-way valves that prevent blood from backing up into the legs when we stand or sit. When the valves become incompetent [or begin to have reflux], blood pools and causes an increase in pressure in the leg veins. Leg veins become enlarged and twisted. Aim of the work: The aim of the current study was to evaluate safety and efficacy of ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for the treatment of primary varicose vein. Patients and methods: The current trial is a prospective observational cohort study. It had been carried out at Al-Azhar University Hospital [New Damietta], Egypt. It included Fifty patients who had great saphenous vein [GSV] reflux associated with saphenofemoral junction [SFJ] incompetence. They had been offered foam sclerotherapy as an alternative to standard surgical treatment or conservative management. The duration of the study extended between November 2019 to January 2020. Results: results revealed that post intervention; duplex assessment revealed a radiologic success with complete obliteration of GSV and collaterals in 40 patients [80%]. six patients [12%] underwent direct re-injection for further one or two injection sessions over the following two weeks until complete occlusion of GSV and collaterals was obtained. Conclusion: Foam sclerotherapy is effective & safe in treatment of primary varicose veins.

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“…Though the sample size was small and duration of followup was 3 months, still the results are very encouraging with ultrasound guided, catheter directed foam sclerotherapy. A recent study from India with more number of patients and 1-year follow-up also claims that ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy is very effective [3].…”

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Foam Sclerotherapy—Simple Solution for Difficult Problem

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Outcome of Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy Treatment for Varicose Veins: Procedure is Standard and Need No Further Study

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Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy of lower limb varicose veins: outcome and patient satisfaction

Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy of lower limb varicose veins: outcome and patient satisfaction

Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy for the Treatment of Primary Varicose Vein of Lower Limb

Foam Sclerotherapy—Simple Solution for Difficult Problem

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