[Sclerotherapy of varicosities of the lower extremities]

The authors used ambulatory sclerotherapeutic treatment in 910 patients whom they also followed up. All these patients suffered from primary and relapsing varicosities of the lower extremities. A favourable effect was recorded in 82% of the patients. A relapse was recorded in 13.2% of patients, where subsequent operation was recommended. Complications after sclerotherapy were recorded in 4.5% patients.