The Consultants
Warwickshire Vein Centre is a collaboration between two consultant surgeons
who have worked together for many years. Their aim is to provide expert care to
patients with a wide variety of leg vein conditions by combining modern techniques
with years of clinical experience.
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The Consultants also treat a wide variety of vascular and general surgical conditions
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Varicose Vein Treatments:
Foam Sclerotherapy. This is an effective new treatment for varicose veins
performed under local anaesthetic as a day case. It is particularly useful for varicose
veins occurring in clumps or for varicose veins that have recurred after previous treatments.
After anaesthetising the skin, a needle is inserted into the varicose vein under ultrasound
control, and a foam is injected which causes the vein to become sticky and shrivel up over
one or two weeks.
Following the procedure, your leg will be bandaged for 7 days, and then you will wear a support
stocking for a further 7 days. You will be encouraged to take short daily walks, but otherwise
continue with normal activities. At around 2 weeks you will be reviewed by your consultant vascular
surgeon to assess your progress. Some treated veins may become lumpy in the early stages, particularly
in patients with very slim legs; this is caused by localised blood clot which can be drained through
a needle in the clinic. Some varicose veins, particularly those in large clumps, may require a second
session of foam sclerotherapy. There is a very small reported incidence of DVT and of transient blurred
vision following this procedure. Patients with very large legs may not be suitable for foam sclerotherapy
due to difficulty in needle insertion and ultrasound visualisation.
Your Consultant will be able to explain the procedure of foam sclerotherapy in detail at your consultation.
For more detailed information on Foam Sclerotherapy, please click on the Patient Information Sheet below.
Foam Sclerotherapy.pdf
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