Outcome Following Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy Treatment for Varicose Veins in a Tertiary Care Centre
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medicine surgery and Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Patients with varicose veins may present with dilated, elongated and tortuous superficial veins of the limbs with complaints of dull aching pain, heaviness, discomfort, and extremity fatigue. Patients with symptoms have difficulty in daily activities such as work, recreation. Such patients are subjected to sclerotherapy injection by ultrasound guided which is minimally invasive technique that allows patients to rapidly return to their baseline activity level. Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of the foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) treatment under ultrasound guidance for varicose vein. Material and Methods: patients with varicose veins were selected and treated with sodium tetradecyl sulphate as sclerosant and followed up to 1‑year. Total 185 legs in 148 patients, 111 unilateral limbs, and 74 bilateral limbs were treated by this method. Results: Out of 185 legs saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) incompetence was found in 57 and sapheno‑popliteal junction (SPJ) incompetence in 41, perforator’s incompetence in 21, while combination of SFJ and perforators and SPJ and perforators in 19 and 14, respectively. Great saphenous vein varicosity was found in 87, short saphenous vein in 54 and others 44. Early outcome was 100% success rate. No recurrences were noted at 1‑year follow‑up. Early complications were: Superficial skin necrosis in 7 legs (3.78%), pain at injection sites in 27 legs (14.59%), superficial thrombophlebitis in injected vein in 23 legs (12.43%), and skin staining around injected veins in 16 legs (8.64%). Conclusion: UGFS is a safe, comparatively easy, and beneficial
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Mayurika Singh, Anish Kola Kola, Ila Katyayan, Soumitra Manwatkar
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- DOI 10.21276/ijcmsr.2018.3.4.19
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