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Sclerotherapy and its complications: a literature review and a case report
Steven Kravitz1, Jennifer Kipp1, Amanda Gallagher1
1Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, US.
Abstract:
Hard-to-heal or recurrent leg ulcers can have multiple aetiologies. One of these is incompetent veins. The main focus of this article is to discuss the common treatment for venous leg ulcers with the use of sclerotherapy. This simple surgical procedure obliterates smaller veins and telangiectasia. Veins with larger diameters (varicosities) can be treated with ablation therapy. The intent of sclerosis or ablation therapy is to destroy the incompetent veins and allow the collateral circulation to improve venous return, decreasing venous hypertension, which then enhances skin closure, wound healing and the resolution of the ulcer.
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