Recurrent varicose veins. Part 2: Injection of incompetent perforating veins using ultrasound guidance.
Treatment options following duplex evaluation of recurrent varicose veins are discussed and a method of injecting incompetent perforating veins using ultrasound guidance is described. The results of duplex evaluation 6 months postinjection using this technique are presented. These early results indicate that sclerosant injection employing ultrasound guidance is an effective and safe method of treating incompetent perforating veins.
Thibault
P K
PK
Newcastle Laser Center, Australia.
Lewis
W A
WA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012008:Recurrence; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012981:Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*
D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D012981:Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate