What is it about?
Foam sclerotherapy is a modern technique for the treatment of varicose veins. We have show in a animal model a potencial complication that could occur on the lung.
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Why is it important?
Our findings show that there is a risk of lung lesion if great amounts of foam sclerosant is used.
Perspectives
Studies that show potential complications of procedures play a fundamental role in the scheduling of treatments taking into account risks. At present, foam sclerotherapy plays an important role in the treatment of varicose veins and other diseases. However, as this study was carried out in an animal model, it presents limitations for human model projection. Even so, it serves as the basis or point of inquiry for further studies.
Melissa Silva
Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo
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This page is a summary of: Effect of polidocanol foam administration into rat peripheral veins on pulmonary parenchyma, Phlebology The Journal of Venous Disease, January 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0268355516683922.
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