Sclerotherapy - how to prevent complications and consolidate the result after surgery?
Varicose veins of the lower extremities is a pathology that occurs in both young and old age. Women suffer from it more often. The disease not only worsens the appearance of the legs, but also leads to constant fatigue, swelling, pain and cramps, and the appearance of trophic ulcers.
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How to treat varicose veins?
Modern vascular surgery offers various options for varicose veins therapy - from pills and ointments to full-fledged surgery. However, there is an “intermediate” method of treatment - sclerotherapy. This intervention does not require a long stay in the hospital, is well tolerated, less often accompanied by complications and provides long-term results.
What is sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is the injection of a special drug (sclerosant) into a varicose vein. The drug irritates the walls of the vessel and subsequently causes its obliteration - replacement by connective tissue and transformation into a fibrous mass.
There are different techniques of sclerotherapy - for example, foam, echo sclerotherapy, microsclerotherapy. Each of them has its own features, and the choice of the optimal one depends on the diagnosis, comorbidities and personal preferences of the patient.
The most successful forms of varicose veins can be eliminated with sclerotherapy:
There are different techniques of sclerotherapy - for example, foam, echo sclerotherapy, microsclerotherapy. Each of them has its own features, and the choice of the optimal one depends on the diagnosis, comorbidities and personal preferences of the patient.
The most successful forms of varicose veins can be eliminated with sclerotherapy:
- telangiectasia (“vascular asterisks”);
- reticular, or reticular varicosis;
- small diameter vein lesions.
Is sclerotherapy always successful?
Sometimes the blood flow in the affected vessel can recover even after sclerosant injection, and the patient will need a second treatment. To prevent this from happening, phlebologists recommend wearing special compression knitwear, which significantly reduces the risk of such a complication.
What kind of compression garment is needed after sclerotherapy?
After sclerotherapy, doctors recommend wearing a compression class II garment such as medical compression stockings. They create a uniform pressure (23-32 mm Hg) on the entire lower limb and have the following therapeutic effects:
- “press” the vessel walls along their entire length, promoting obliteration (closure);
- improve vein function by “micro-massaging” leg tissues;
- improve blood flow and prevent edema;
- reduce pain after sclerotherapy.
How long should medical compression stockings be worn?
The opinions of phlebologists differ with regard to the duration of wearing medical stockings of compression class II. Timing depends on the disease (“vascular asterisks”, reticular varicosis or other vein pathology), as well as the method of sclerotherapy.
Usually in the first 2-7 days, doctors recommend wearing compression stockings around the clock, and then - only during the day (for 2-6 weeks according to different data).
Usually in the first 2-7 days, doctors recommend wearing compression stockings around the clock, and then - only during the day (for 2-6 weeks according to different data).
What is the specialty of Lauma Medical compression stockings with lace and toe?
Lauma Medical Compression Stockings with Lace and Toe are made of nylon (60%) and Lycra (40%). The Lauma Medical Compression Stockings with Lace and Toe are made of nylon (60%) and Lycra (40%). Their toe and heel parts are reinforced, which provides the knitwear with strength and durability, and the lace underside is coated with silicone - for better fixation of the product on the leg. Thanks to different sizes (1-5) and lengths (long/short), any patient can choose the optimal compression stockings - taking into account their height and the circumference of their lower limbs.
Please note: the special silk sock included in the package should be used for easy donning of the medical hosiery.
Please note: the special silk sock included in the package should be used for easy donning of the medical hosiery.
Medical compression stockings with lace and toe are a modern and effective method of preventing complications after sclerotherapy treatment
Medical compression stockings with lace and toe are a modern and effective method of preventing complications after sclerotherapy treatment