title: Echo-sclerosis hemodynamic conservative: a new technique for varicose vein treatment.
abstract: Treatment of venous insufficiency has been revolutionized by introduction of various less invasive procedures. The echo-sclerosis hemodynamic conservative (ESEC) technique is a completely new treatment of varicose veins that combines ultrasound-monitored sclerosis, innovative sclerotherapy findings, and hemodynamic principles. The objective of venous stasis suppression is achieved by the ESEC technique through a conservative and functional approach that preserves venous drainage and saphenous vessel integrity. The technique is efficient, simple, safe, in-office manageable, and easily repeatable, although it obviously requires training and skill. It may be considered as the primary treatment for most varicose patients. Evaluation of long-term results, with regard to comparison with other techniques, should assess cost efficacy from a lifelong point of view.
authors.affiliation: Interuniversity Center for Research and Education of Phlebology, University of Perugia, Via del Giochetto 2C/2, 06126 Perugia, Italy.
authors.forename: Eugenio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bernardini
authors.forename: Riccardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Piccioli
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: De Rango
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bisacci
authors.forename: Valentino
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pagliuca
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bisacci
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006874:Hydrostatic Pressure; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D018616:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D012597:Sclerosing Solutions