Foam sclerotherapy of great saphenous vein: The need for further improvement and ill-defined issues

Vascular. 2024 Feb;32(1):232-234. doi: 10.1177/17085381221124993. Epub 2022 Sep 1.

Abstract

Foam sclerotherapy is considered an acceptable method to treat great saphenous vein (GSV) insufficiency, promoting occlusion of its trunk and eradicating reflux. Yet, certain technical points have not been standardized while issues regarding the ultrasonographic appearance of successful or acceptable GSV obliteration or the end-points of the method are not clearly defined. This article comments on the aforementioned using examples based on personal experience.

Keywords: Great saphenous vein; foam sclerotherapy; recanalization; varicose veins; venous reflux.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Femoral Vein
  • Humans
  • Saphenous Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Sclerosing Solutions / adverse effects
  • Sclerotherapy / adverse effects
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Varicose Veins* / diagnostic imaging
  • Varicose Veins* / therapy
  • Venous Insufficiency* / diagnostic imaging
  • Venous Insufficiency* / therapy

Substances

  • Sclerosing Solutions