Catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy of axial saphenous reflux: early results
(2007) In Phlebology 22(5). p.219-222- Abstract
- Objectives: Foam sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein is a relatively new and promising treatment option for patients with axial reflux. Its usefulness may be limited by low primary occlusion rates. We present a standard technique for catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy, which facilitates foam delivery precisely to its intended site of action and potentially improves occlusion rates. Methods: A consecutive series of 53 patients were treated with foam sclerotherapy using a standard technique for foam delivery at Malmo University Hospital between September 2006 and April 2007. Patients were treated with 3% polidocanol foam through an introducer sheath, which was inserted percutaneously over a guidewire in the great saphenous vein (GSV)... (More)
- Objectives: Foam sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein is a relatively new and promising treatment option for patients with axial reflux. Its usefulness may be limited by low primary occlusion rates. We present a standard technique for catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy, which facilitates foam delivery precisely to its intended site of action and potentially improves occlusion rates. Methods: A consecutive series of 53 patients were treated with foam sclerotherapy using a standard technique for foam delivery at Malmo University Hospital between September 2006 and April 2007. Patients were treated with 3% polidocanol foam through an introducer sheath, which was inserted percutaneously over a guidewire in the great saphenous vein (GSV) All successfully treated patients were examined by colour duplex one week after the procedure. Results: Primary technical success with delivery of foam along the length of the GSV was achieved in 50 of 53 limbs (94%). All treated GSVs were occluded at one week duplex. Conclusion: The use of an enclovascular sheath inserted percutaneously over a guidewire under duplex ultrasound control is feasible in most patients and has resulted in high primary occlusion rates. (Less)
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- Kölbel, Tilo LU ; Hinchliffe, R. J. and Lindblad, Bengt LU
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- 2007
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- Contribution to journal
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- published
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- keywords
- Sclerotherapy: methods, Varicose Veins: ultrasonography, Varicose Veins: therapy, Sclerotherapy: adverse effects, Sclerosing Solutions: administration & dosage, Polyethylene Glycols: administration & dosage, Saphenous Vein: ultrasonography, Venous Insufficiency: therapy, Venous Insufficiency: ultrasonography
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- Phlebology
- volume
- 22
- issue
- 5
- pages
- 219 - 222
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- Springer
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- wos:000251572800005
- pmid:18269073
- scopus:39749102368
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- 1758-1125
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- 10.1258/026835507782101681
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- English
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- yes
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- abf9dd61-1a86-471e-a2b5-95c9e83d55cb (old id 966233)
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