Phlebologie 2017; 46(02): 55-59
DOI: 10.12687/phleb2358-2-2017
Main focus Sclerotherapy: Review article
Schattauer GmbH

Sclerotherapy of varicose veins

A history with future perspective Article in several languages: English | deutsch
M. Schadeck
1   Vein practise, Paris, France
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Publication History

Received: 27 January 2017

Accepted: 31 January 2017

Publication Date:
04 January 2018 (online)

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Summary

Historically, sclerotherapy is quite old, however, nowadays it is a common treatment in varicose therapy. It is a good and effective alternative to surgical and thermic treatment options regarding larger varicose veins and applicable for all forms of varices. With about 14,000 treatments per day, sclerotherapy is the most employed and cost effective technique worldwide.