Abstract:Background: Foam sclerotherapy is considered an acceptable method to treat great saphenous vein (GSV) insufficiency, promoting occlusion of its trunk and eradicating reflux. Various modalities and techniques have been described, varying form foam infusion through multiple short cannulae along the GSV to catheter-directed techniques in order to facilitate complete proximal GSV occlusion and improve technical and clinical success. Purpose: To present a modification of the sclerotherapy tehcnique where the presen… Show more
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