Varicose Veins: EVLT with Foam Sclerotherapy

Abstract

Varicose veins of the lower limbs are dilated subcutaneous veins that are \(\ge\)3 mm in diameter measured in the upright position. The true incidence of varicose veins in our country is not known as majority of patients with mild to moderate varicosities do not report to the physicians and only patients with complications like eczema, ulceration and bleeding are seen in clinics and hospitals. These complications are a major cause of morbidity. Varicose veins have an estimated prevalence between 5% and 30% in the adult population with a female: male predominance of 3:1. Varicose veins can cause disability and affect the quality of life.

The search for a more effective means of prevention and for the perfect cure for this common condition continues. There has been a paradigm shift in past decade in treatment of varicose veins.

Several studies have shown that a combination of Endo venous Laser Treatment and Foam Sclerotherapy gives the best results in terms of cosmesis and recurrence.

The advantages of this procedure include ease, safety, cosmesis and durability.