Complications of Sclerotherapy, Miami
Sclerotherapy,
Miami is a medical procedure whereby a
chemical, the sclerosant, is injected into a vein to entirely obliterate
it. Smaller veins that feed these varicose veins can also become enlarged and appear as red or
blue spider veins in the
skin. Varicose veins can lead to a
chronic swelling condition of the leg called venous insufficiency.
Complications of Sclerotherapy, Maimi
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Most people will experience
some hard lumps which form in the treated veins. These are areas of blood
clotting in the treated veins. This process may be hastened by your doctor
inserting a needle into the lumps and aspirating the clots which liquefy again
after a few weeks.
Brown pigmentation of the skin
This can occur following
superficial thrombophlebitis described above and can be
permanent. However it will usually fade over a period of several
months and may disappear completely.
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
If the solution passes into
the deep veins there is a risk of thrombosis. This may be very
minor with no symptoms or a major blood clot with a risk of a pulmonary
embolus. It is for this reason that only small volumes of the foam are injected
at a time and the ankle is exercised in order to maintain good flow in the deep
veins.
Skin ulceration
If the solution does not go
into the vein but goes into the surrounding tissues it can cause a small ulcer
of the skin. This will heal up but this may take several weeks and could leave
a scar.
Allergic reaction
Allergy to the solution used
is rare but can occur. If you have any allergies you should inform your doctor.
Visual disturbance
There are reports
of temporary visual disturbance with foam injections. It is not
certain why this occurs but it is more common in people who suffer from
migraines.
Stroke
There have been a very small
number of reported instances of a stroke occurring after foam Sclerotherapy,
Miami. There may have been particular
reasons why strokes occurred in these cases, including a high volume of foam
injected.
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to ask
either your consultant or one of their team, or the nurses who are looking
after you on the ward.
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