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Underwater Endoscopic Injection Sclerotherapy for Gastroesophageal Varices
Published on: August 1, 2025
[Specific indications for foam sclerotherapy]
1Klinik für Dermatologie, Allergologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Deutschland. Birgit.Kahle@uksh.de.
Background:
Foam sclerotherapy is well established in the treatment of varicose veins of different sizes.
Methods:
A literature review was performed to determine which specific indications for foam sclerotherapy exist.
Results:
Treatment of venous leg ulcers, varices that might rupture, varicose veins in geriatric patients, pudendal veins and seroma could be determined as specific indications for foam sclerotherapy.
Conclusion:
In some indications, foam sclerotherapy is the treatment option of first choice. It is an effective and safe treatment option.
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