Therapeutic Effect of Sclerotherapy on Venous Malformations.
- Author:
Chang Ook PARK
1
;
Junsu PARK
;
Woo Gil CHUNG
;
Kee Yang CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kychung@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Sclerotherapy;
Venous malformations;
Sodium tetradecyl sulfate
- MeSH:
Hemorrhage;
Hemorrhoids;
Humans;
Leg;
Physical Examination;
Sclerotherapy*;
Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate;
Telangiectasis;
Varicose Veins
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(9):1207-1211
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Although surgical excision is the standard method for the treatment of venous malformations, this procedure often leads to massive bleeding and cosmetic problems. Sclerotherapy for venous malformations has recently been reported, whereas sclerotherapy for varicose veins, leg telangiectasias and hemorrhoids has well been established. PBJECTIVE: To assess the usefulness of sclerotherapy for venous malformations. METHOD: Fourteen patients who had venous malformation were treated with sclerotherapy using sodium tetradecyl sulfate (Thromboject(R), Omega Laboratories, Ltd., Montreal, Canada). Clinical efficacy was evaluated by physical examination and comparison of photographs. RESULTS: In patients with venous malformations, 71.4% of the eases showed moderate to marked improvement. Side effects were noted in 6 patients, however, they were trivial and transient and no treatment was needed. CONCLUSION: Sclerotherapy can be recommended as an effective method for the treatment of venous malformations. It has milder and fewer side effects than other treatment modalities, and it also yields superior cosmetic results.
