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By what measure is sclerotherapy a common procedure?
there were 616,879 sclerotherapy procedures performed in the United States in 2001; 97% were performed on women and 3% were done on men
For what purpose is sclerotherapy performed?
In addition to the cosmetic purposes sclerotherapy serves, it is also performed to treat the soreness, aching, muscle fatigue, and leg cramps that often accompany small- or middle-sized varicose veins in the legs
What is the treatment that is injecting a solution to harden the veins called?
Sclerotherapy is a treatment of injecting a solution to harden the veins.
What precautions are associated with sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy.cannot be performed on an uncooperative patient, since movement during the procedure could cause the vein to tear or the esophagus to perforate and bleed. It should not be performed on a patient with a perforated gastrointestinal tract.
What are the more serious complications associated with sclerotherapy?
perforation or bleeding of the esophagus and lung problems, such as aspiration pneumonia. Long-term sclerotherapy can also damage the esophagus
Which procedure is used to treat spider veins?
sclerotherapy
What conditions are treated with sclerotherapy?
In most hospitals, sclerotherapy for esophageal varices is the treatment of choice to stop esophageal bleeding during acute episodes, and to prevent further incidences of bleeding.
What are the risks of sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy for esophageal varices has a 20-40% incidence of complications.transient chest pain.difficulty swallowing.fever.allergic reactions.Infection.bleeding of the esophagus.lung problems.protein intoxication.1-2% percent mortality rate.
What diagnostic techniques are used in assessing patients for sclerotherapy?
blood work and liver imaging studies performed using CT scans , ultrasound or MRI scans, and in consultation with the treating gastroenterologist, hepatologist, or surgeon
What is the medical outlook for patients undergoing sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy for esophageal varices has a 20-40% incidence of complications and a 1-2% mortality rate. The procedure controls acute bleeding in about 90% of patients
What preparations are associated with sclerotherapy?
Before sclerotherapy for esophageal varices, the patient's vital signs and other pertinent data are recorded, an intravenous line is inserted to administer fluid or blood, and a sedative is prescribed.
Can an ophthalmologist perform sclerotherapy?
Any licensed physician can perform sclerotherapy, however, it is very controversial and many physicians feel there is no medical benefit from this therapy and significant risk to the patient. Consider a second opinion.
