ULTRASONIC GUIDED FOAM SCLEROTHERAPY FOR VARICOSE VEIN

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Vascular Surgery, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University

2 Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Al Azhar Faculty of Medicine, Al Azhar University

3 Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of ultrasonic guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) with a 
saphenous trunk varicose vein 
Methods: One hundred and seventy cases with long saphenous (LSV) varicose vein underwent foam 
sclerotherapy. Patients were evaluated using Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) and duplex pre 
procedure, and also, 2 weeks and 6 months following the procedure. Complications were detected and 
recorded 2 weeks and 6 months following the procedure. 
Results: Between (October 2008 and December 2010). One hundred and seventy Consecutive patients with 
(LSV) reflux underwent foam sclerotherapy 102 females (60%), 68 males (40%). The mean age of patients was 
38.8 years, SD (11.35). Two weeks after the first treatment session, the success rate was 93.5%. The failure 
rate was 6.5%. The complications detected in 23 cases 2 weeks after the first treatment session and included 
thrombophlebitis in 8 cases, DVT in 3 cases and pain in 12 cases. Six months after the first treatment session, 
the success rate was 88%. The failure rate was 12%. The complication detected 6 month after the first 
treatment session was skin staining in 19 cases.
Conclusion: UGFS is a safe and effective method of treating saphenous trunk varicose veins. 

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The Egyptian Journal of Surgery
Volume 32, Issue 1
January 2013
Pages 12-19

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