Catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy for chronic venous leg ulcers.
Phlebology
; 29(10): 688-93, 2014 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study presents the results of catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy (CDS) for chronic venous ulcer refractory to compression treatment, four weeks and one year after treatment.METHODS:
In sum, 31 patients (32 limbs) with refractory chronic venous ulcer and duplex-verified superficial insufficiency were offered CDS. CDS was conducted with 10 ml of sclerosant foam of 3% polidocanol. Four weeks and one year after treatment, the patients were evaluated regarding ulcer healing and ultrasound appearance of the saphenous trunk.RESULTS:
CDS was successfully performed in all patients. After one year, 65% of the ulcers were healed. Only two (6%) recurred. 86% of the treated saphenous trunk were completely occluded, 3% was partly occluded and 10% were recanalised. No serious side effects occurred.CONCLUSIONS:
CDS is one alternative of eliminating superficial venous reflux when treating refractory venous leg ulcers. This study suggests that the treatment is safe and induce a quick ulcer healing.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Soluções Esclerosantes
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Úlcera Varicosa
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Escleroterapia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Phlebology
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article