| Sclerotherapy of varicose veins with polidocanol based on the guidelines of the German Society of Phlebology. | |
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PMID: 20590702 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a sclerosing agent for the elimination of intracutaneous, subcutaneous, and transfascial varicose veins. OBJECTIVE: To update guidelines for sclerotherapy of varicose veins. METHODS: The guidelines for sclerotherapy of varicose veins of the German Society of Phlebology were updated and modified through a review of the available literature. RESULTS: Published clinical series and controlled clinical trials provide evidence to support the elimination of intracutaneous and subcutaneous varicose veins using sclerotherapy. Allergic skin reactions occur occasionally as allergic dermatitis, contact urticaria, or erythema. Anaphylaxis is rare. Transient migraine headaches present more frequently in patients treated with foam sclerotherapy than liquid sclerotherapy. CONCLUSION: Sclerotherapy is the method of choice for the treatment of small-caliber varicose veins (reticular varicose veins, spider veins). If performed properly, sclerotherapy is an efficient treatment method with a low incidence of complications. |
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Authors:
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Eberhard Rabe; Felizitas Pannier |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Practice Guideline; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] Volume: 36 Suppl 2 ISSN: 1524-4725 ISO Abbreviation: Dermatol Surg Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-01 Completed Date: 2010-08-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504371 Medline TA: Dermatol Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 968-75 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany. Eberhard.Rabe@ukb.uni-bonn.de |
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Germany Humans Polyethylene Glycols / administration & dosage*, adverse effects Sclerosing Solutions / administration & dosage*, adverse effects Sclerotherapy / adverse effects, contraindications, standards* Varicose Veins / therapy* |
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0/Polyethylene Glycols; 0/Sclerosing Solutions; 9002-92-0/polidocanol |
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