Sclerotherapy : Treatment of Varicose and Telangiectatic Leg Veins

by Goldman & Bergan

• ISBN13: 9780323014687
• ISBN10: 0323014682
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

SCLEROTHERAPY: TREATMENT OF VARICOSE AND TELANGIECTATIC LEG VEINS continues the comprehensive coverage of all aspects of sclerotherapy and surgical treatment of varicose and telangiectatic leg veins in this up-to-date third edition. Packed with everything a practitioner needs to know about sclerotherapy, this new edition provides extensive discussion of the latest techniques, solutions, and possible complications. Also includes information on starting a sclerotherapy practice.

Table of Contents

Anatomy and Histology of the Venous System of the Leg	7	(24)
Adverse Sequelae and Complications of Venous Hypertension	31	(28)
Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins	59	(24)
Pathophysiology of Telangiectasias	83	(16)
Noninvasive Examination of the Patient Before Sclerotherapy	99	(38)
Guidelines for Proper Use of Compression in Treating Varicose Veins With and Without Sclerotherapy	137	(32)
Mechanism of Action of Sclerotherapy	169	(22)
Complications and Adverse Sequelae of Sclerotherapy	191	(50)
Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Varicose Veins	241	(32)
Role of Surgery in Treatment of Varicose Veins	273	(20)
Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Telangiectasias	293	(17)
Treatment of Leg Telangiectasia with Laser and High-Intensity Pulsed Light	310	(33)
Setting Up a Sclerotherapy Practice	343	(49)
APPENDIXES
A Compression Hosiery, Compression Bandages, and Pressure Pads	358	(4)
B Manufacturers and Distributors of Sclerosing Solutions	362	(2)
C Sample Patient Questionnaire	364	(5)
D Sclerotherapy Informed Consent Form	369	(2)
E Diagrammatic Chart Notes and Follow-up Notes	371	(1)
F Equipment Sources	372	(4)
G Patient Brochures	376	(1)
H Sample Letter to Insurance Company to Accompany Operative Report	377	(2)
I Fee for Leg Vein Sclerotherapy	379	(1)
J Patient Insurance Information	380	(1)
K Patient Information Sheet	381	(1)
L Postoperative Sclerotherapy Instructions	382	(1)
M Venous Disorders Entry Form	383	(2)
N Ambulatory Phlebectomy Operative Report	385	(1)
O Consent for Ambulatory Phlebectomy	386	(2)
P Operative Report for Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins	388	(2)
Q Consent to Treatment	390	(1)
R Explanation of Therapy for Varicose Veins	391	(1)
S Instructions for Small Vein Injections	392