Sclerotherapy in Dermatology

Description

Sclerotherapy is an injection procedure to treat blood vessel malformations including spider veins and varicose veins. The procedure involves injection of a sterile solution into the veins using a very fine needle. This solution irritates the vein lining causing it to undergo fibrosis and eventually disappear.

This book provides an introduction to sclerotherapy for practicing dermatologists.

Beginning with an overview of venous anatomy, the next chapters examine the pathophysiology of varicose veins and clinical signs of venous insufficiency.

The following sections explain the techniques of sclerotherapy and potential complications.

The book concludes with discussion on sclerotherapy for cystic and benign vascular lesions, and surgical treatment of varicose veins.

Clinical photographs and figures further enhance the comprehensive text.

Key Features

• The book Sclerotherapy in Dermatology is an attempt to present a simple and comprehensive manual for clinicians and postgraduate students to arouse interest in sclerotherapy.
• The contributors include internationally renowned specialists practicing sclerotherapy.
• This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide for the practitioners to start sclerotherapy.
• The book has covered various aspects of venous disease including basic venous anatomy, pathophysiology for varicose veins, sclerosing solutions and various techniques of sclerotherapy.
• Along with these, it also has a chapter on the use of sclerotherapy for other indications like cysts and vascular lesions.
• Hope the readers find this book useful and can incorporate the technique in their clinical practice.

Target Audience

Postgraduate students, dermatologists, and surgeons.

Table of Contents

1. Venous Anatomy
2. Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins
3. Skin Changes in Venous Insufficiency
4. Evaluation of Varicose Veins
5. Compression Therapy following Sclerotherapy
6. Sclerosing Solutions
7. Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
8. Foam Sclerotherapy
9. Complications of Sclerotherapy
10. Sclerotherapy for Cystic and Benign Vascular Lesions
11. Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins
12. Index