Treatment of telangiectasia and varicose vein of lower limb: experience with foam sclerotherapy and the long-pulsed 1064 nm Nd∶YAG laser
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2016.03.013
- VernacularTitle:泡沫硬化剂联合激光治疗下肢静脉曲张及毛细血管扩张症的疗效
- Author:
Haiguang ZHAO
;
Zhen ZHANG
;
Yulan ZHU
;
Mier JIANG
;
Jinan CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Varicose vein;
Telangiectasis;
Sclerosing agent injection therapy;
Laser treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2016;22(3):172-174
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective The decease of varicose vein and telangiectasis of lower extremity has always been difficult to treat.Regular treatments and medicines are invalid.This research aimed to study the effect of foam sclerotherapy and the long-pulsed 1064 nm Nd∶YAG laser in treatment of reticular veins and telangiectasis of lower extremity.Methods From January 2012 to June 2012,excluding deep and superficial veins valve insufficiency of the lower extremity through duplex uhrasonography,72 patients with simple reticular veins and telangiectasis of the lower extremity were treated with foam sclerosing agent injection combined with Nd∶YAG 1064 nm laser therapy.Results Of the 72 patients,cure was achieved in 38 cases,significantly effective in 32 cases,effective in 2 cases,and total effective rate was 100％.Follow-up showed that after 3 months 1 case was dissatisfied,3 cases were discontent,6 relatively satisfied,32 satisfied,and 30 very satisfied;after 12 months no cases were very dissatisfied,1 cases were discontent,9 relatively satisfied,28 satisfied,and 34 cases very satisfied.There were no severe complications in all cases.Conclusions Foam sclerotherapy and Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser can be used for different stages of the treatment process and different caliber of blood vessels.Treatment with foam sclerotherapy and Nd∶YAG 1064 nm laser for reticular veins and telangiectasia of lower extremity is a safe,simple and effective way.
