LEV 3. Outcomes of Ultrasound-Guided Catheter-Directed Foam Sclerotherapy With or Without Perivenous Tumescent Enhancement in the Treatment of Great Saphenous Vein Reflux

Great saphenous vein reflux is widely managed by endovenous methods as first-line treatment. Sclerotherapy is a recommendation when other endovenous treatments are not suitable. Tumescent anesthesia is used in other endovenous thermal treatments to help with vein compression around the catheter for better contact and  to prevent heat damage. In developing countries like Thailand, the costs of the standardized instruments, such as radiofrequency ablation and endovenous laser, are high. Not many patients can afford such treatments.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - October 22, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Pharawee Prayoonhong, Suthas Horsirimanont, Wiwat Tirapanich, Sopon Jirasiritum, Surasak Leela-Udomlipi, Piyanut Pootracool, Nutsiri Kittitirapong, Nipapan Chounu Source Type: research