A further alternative to stop the reflux in affected varicose veins is sclerotherapy or foam sclerotherapy.
Under ultrasound guidance an untrophic liquid (e.g. Polidocanol or Aethoxysklerol), is injected into the affected vein. Often this liquid is being foamed up with air. The foam leads to irritation of the vascular wall which, in consequence, closes up the vein.
This therapy can be applied to all superficial veins. In some cases, the VSM, VSP or recurring veins can be treated as well with this method.
The disadvantage is, that the treated veins may show darker stripes or indurated strands over a prolonged period of time. In addition, multiple injections are necessarry.
