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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Sclerosant foam is increasingly utilized for venous disorders.
  • While generally safe, adverse events associated with sclerosant foam have been documented.
  • The history of sclerosant foam application spans several decades.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of sclerosant foam in treating venous insufficiency.
  • To compare the outcomes of foam sclerotherapy with traditional methods, including surgery.
  • To highlight the advantages of sclerosant foam in managing varicose veins.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the Tessari method for sclerosant foam preparation, with subsequent modifications.
  • Application of foam sclerotherapy for a range of venous disorders.
  • Comparative analysis of treatment outcomes between foam sclerotherapy and alternative interventions.

Main Results:

  • Sclerosant foam has become the preferred treatment method in our practice for venous insufficiency.
  • Treatment outcomes using sclerosant foam are superior to those achieved with other methods.
  • Early advantages in managing varicose veins have been observed with foam therapy compared to surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Foam sclerotherapy is an effective treatment for various venous disorders.
  • The use of sclerosant foam presents significant advantages over liquid sclerosants and surgery for varicose veins.
  • Continued research and refinement of sclerosant foam techniques are warranted.