Sclerotherapy

Table of Contents *Anatomy and Histology of the Venous System of the Leg*Adverse Sequelae and Complications of Venous Hypertension*Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins*Pathophysiology of Telangiectasias*Noninvasive Examination of the Patient Before Sclerotherapy*Guidelines for Proper Use of Compression in Treating Varicose Veins with and without Sclerotherapy*Mechanisms of Action of Sclerotherapy*Complications and Adverse Sequelae of Sclerotherapy*Clinical Methods of Sclerotherapy*The Role of Surgery in Treatment of Varicose Veins*Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Telangiectasias*Laser and Noncoherent Pulsed Light Treatment of Leg Telangiectasias and Venules*Setting up a Sclerotherapy Practice Appendices *Compression Hosiery*Manufacturers and Distributors of Sclerosing Solutions*Sample Patient Questionnaire*Consent Form*Diagrammatic Chart Notes and Follow-up Notes*Equipment Sources*Patient Brochures*Sample Letter to Insurance Company to Accompany Operative Report*Fee for Leg Vein Sclerotherapy*Patient Insurance Information*Patient Information*Postoperative Sclerotherapy Instructions*Venous Disorders Entry Form*Ambulatory Phlebectomy Operative Report*Consent for Ambulatory Phlebectomy*Operative Report*Polidocanol Consent*Consent to Treatment*Explanation of Therapy for Varicose Veins*Instructions for Small Vein Injections*Procedure Report