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  • Vascular Medicine

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  • Sclerotherapy is a key treatment for varicose veins.
  • It serves as an alternative for patients unsuitable for surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the versatility and applications of sclerotherapy.
  • To emphasize its suitability for specific venous conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Application of sclerotherapy using liquid or foam formulations.
  • Adjustment of sclerosant concentration for different vein types.

Main Results:

  • Sclerotherapy is effective for all vein types by adjusting application and concentration.
  • It is particularly well-suited for spider veins, reticular veins, pudendal varicosity, and veins near leg ulcers.

Conclusions:

  • Sclerotherapy is a versatile and important treatment in phlebology.
  • International standardization is supported by current European guidelines.