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 practising 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 points

Provides an overview of sclerotherapy techniques for dermatologists
Detailed discussion on venous anatomy, pathophysiology and clinical signs
Includes chapter on sclerotherapy for cystic and benign vascular lesions
Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams
Author information

Sacchidanand S DVD MD FRCP
Dean/Director, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Director of Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Nagesh TS
Professor and Head, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Table of contents
Venous Anatomy
Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins
Skin Changes in Venous Insufficiency
Evaluation of Varicose Veins
Compression Therapy following Sclerotherapy
Sclerosing Solutions
Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
Foam Sclerotherapy
Complications of Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy for Cystic and Benign Vascular Lesions
Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins