Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy using liquid sclerosant after preliminary saline flush
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of liquid sclerosant with preliminary saline flush for ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy. Aethoxysklerol was used in varying concentrations ranging from 1.0% to 3.0% according to the volume required. Infusion of sclerosant was preceded by infusion of n...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2014-03-01
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| Series: | Veins and Lymphatics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/vl/article/view/1933 |
| Summary: | The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of liquid sclerosant with preliminary saline flush for ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy. Aethoxysklerol was used in varying concentrations ranging from 1.0% to 3.0% according to the volume required. Infusion of sclerosant was preceded by infusion of normal saline. Occlusion rates were determined by life-table analysis. Progressively lower concentrations were used as the study progressed. Life-table analysis showed significantly better results for tributaries compared to saphenous veins (92% <em>vs</em> 65%) and for dilute concentrations (≤1.5%) compared with stronger concentrations (>1.5%) (88% <em>vs</em> 66%). This observational study suggests that liquid sclerosant following a preliminary saline flush may give comparable results to those obtained with foam sclerotherapy. Confirmation would require a randomized controlled trial. |
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| ISSN: | 2279-7483 |