Sclerotherapy 5/e:Treatment of Varicose and Telangiectatic Leg Veins

Sclerotherapy: Treatment of Varicose and Telangiectatic Leg Veins, by Drs. Mitchel P. Goldman, Jean-Jerome Guex, and
Robert A Weiss, equips you to implement the latest cosmetic procedures for the treatment of varicose and telangiectatic
leg veins. Completely revised with contributions from U.S.-based and international authorities, this classic reference
is packed with everything you need to know about sclerotherapy, and provides extensive discussions of the latest
techniques, solutions, and possible complications. Case studies, detailed color illustrations, and procedural videos on
DVD-ROM offer practical, step-by-step visual guidance as well as expert hints and tips for implementing the latest
cosmetic procedures into your practice including foam sclerotherapy, endovenous radiofrequency (RF) and laser closure,
ambulatory phlebectomy and laser treatment of spider telangiectasia. You can also access the full content and videos
online at www.expertconsult.com.

Table of Contents
Preface vi
Dedication vii
Acknowledgements viii
Introduction ix
1 Anatomy
1 (24)
Stefano Ricci

2 Adverse Sequelae and Complications of Venous Hypertension
25 (24)
3 Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins
49 (22)
4 Pathophysiology of Telangiectasias
71 (17)
5 Noninvasive Examination of the Patient Before Sclerotherapy
88 (35)
6 Use of Compression Therapy
123 (33)
Hugo Partsch

7 Mechanism of Action of Sclerotherapy
156 (24)
8 Complications and Adverse Sequelae of Sclerotherapy
180 (58)
9 Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Varicose Veins
238 (44)
10 Role of Surgery in the Treatment of Varicose Veins
282 (19)
Michael Perrin

11 Intravascular Approaches to the Treatment of Varicose Veins: Radiofrequency and Lasers
301 (14)
12 Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Telangiectasias
315 (21)
13 Treatment of Leg Telangiectasias with Laser and High-Intensity Pulsed Light
336 (33)
14 Venoactive Drugs
369 (9)
Albert-Adrien Ramelet

15 Setting Up a Sclerotherapy Practice
378 (15)
Appendices Online only content

A Compression Hosiery, Compression Bandages, and Pressure Pads

B Manufacturers and Distributors of Sclerosing Solutions

C Equipment Sources

D Patient Brochures

E Responses to Postoperative FAQs

F What to Tell a Patient Calling with a Varicose Hemorrhage

G Checklist of Questions for Your Secretary to Ask Before Passing You a Patient on the Telephone

H Coding and Billing Guide for Endovenous Laser Ablation

Index 393