Abstract
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.
Titel in Übersetzung | Specific indications for foam sclerotherapy |
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Originalsprache | Deutsch |
Zeitschrift | Hautarzt |
Jahrgang | 68 |
Ausgabenummer | 8 |
Seiten (von - bis) | 621-624 |
Seitenumfang | 4 |
ISSN | 0017-8470 |
DOIs | |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 08.2017 |