Sclerotherapy is a modern and safe treatment method

Advances in the early diagnosis of vascular diseases require the development of effective treatments. Doctors and patients try, if possible, to avoid surgical intervention. After all, any operation is an additional trauma to the patient, it temporarily shuts down defenses, and this is undesirable for health.

Sclerotherapy is a method of treatment of venous pathology. It eliminates the need for an extended operation when used in non-running stage of the disease. Applies not only varicose veins, but also for the therapy of lymphatic vessels, lesions in the vascular system and thyroid, hemorrhoids, varicocele.

Possibilities of the method

The technique involves the insertion of a thin needle into the affected venous structure of the special substances (sclerosants) that can cause a secure bonding (compression) of the vein wall, and after a while disappear from the blood.

The technique is called compression sclerotherapy. It is considered phlebologie along with radiofrequency ablation and laser treatment. These methods are also associated with the introduction into the venous structures of the catheter with the radiation source on the end. If sclerotherapy is called chemical burn of mucous membrane of the vessel, there is used sealing with burn laser beam and mechanical impact.

Which method is better to apply in a particular case, will recommend an experienced physician. It should not be assumed sclerotherapy only method of treatment. Conducted procedure does not preclude the compulsory wearing of compression underwear, reception of venotonic and daily exercises legs day in varicose disease of the lower extremities.

Depending on the concentration of dissolved drug, the mechanism of action changes:

• at high levels there is a complete destruction of the cells;
• low — aktiviziruyutsya substances, procoagulants, causing local thrombosis.

For example, in the practice of phlebology is used Fibro-vane in different concentrations:

• 0.05–0.2% solution for the treatment of telangiectasia;
• 0,2–0,5% solution in the reticular venous plexus;
• up to 3% — for the introduction of varices and veins.

Clinical results show that the Fibro-vane is almost three times stronger than Ethoxysclerol. Activity depends on chemical properties.

Features of the methodology

Before carrying out the doctor introduces the patient with stages of the procedure, talks about the preparation required and the possible consequences. Any person should interest themselves in these questions, not to worry and not to be afraid.

Puncture sclerotherapy is not accompanied by severe pain. At the request of the patient is local anesthesia or cooling zone. It hasadditional advantages, besides lower sensitivity, prevents the formation of hematomas, no reflex spasm of the vessels.

After sclerotherapy veins of the lower extremities necessarily a compression bandage for up to two days. It is possible to replace them with the compression stockings. The patient is a slow walk for hours. Moderate activity enhances the action of the drug.

Method microsclerotherapy is used to treat vascular "stars". Take very thin needles, the drugs at low concentrations with subsequent compression bandage for 5 days. On the effectiveness of sclerotherapy is considered the most effective in comparison to laser photocoagulation, electrocautery, phototherapy procedures.

What are the advantages of the method?

Microsurgery has reached the highest efficiency in the development of methods for recovery of the affected veins (microphlebectomy) or resection of just the portion with the connection ends. This preserves the circulation at a proper level. However, the time to restore the functional capacity requires a renunciation of a normal life.

Sclerotherapy is different:

• the ability to conduct in an outpatient setting;
• much less trauma;
• lack of scarring on the skin;
• the possibility of applying with concomitant thrombosis and periflebit;
• help in case of recurrence of varicose veins, with the defeat of multiple networks of small veins;
• good compatibility with other treatments for follow-up care narrow venous branches after surgery;
• the absence of fatal complications;
• saved working capacity of the patient.

When it is advisable to use sclerotherapy for varicose veins of the legs?

Pre-patients with varicose disease of the legs should consult with flebologia about the indications for sclerotherapy.