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SCLEROTHERAPY
Sclerotherapy
Treatment of Varicose and Telangiectatic Leg Veins, Text with DVD
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Fourth Edition

By
Mitchel Goldman, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
John Bergan, MD, FACS, Hon FRCS(Eng), Professor of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA; Clinical Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
Jean-Jerome Guex, MD, FACPH, Professor, University of Nice, Nice, France

Description
This 4th edition continues to provide the comprehensive coverage you've come to expect, of all aspects of sclerotherapy and surgical treatment of varicose and telangiectatic leg veins. It has been completely revised, with all figures and drawings now in full color. Packed with everything you need to know about sclerotherapy, this classic reference provides extensive discussions of the latest techniques, solutions, and possible complications. The practical instructions contained in the book are now complimented by a professionally produced DVD which demonstrates all of the techniques.

Contents
1. Anatomy and Histology of the Venous System of the Leg

2. Adverse Sequelae and Complications of Venous Hypertension

3. Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins

4. Pathophysiology of Telangiectasias

5. Non-invasive Examination of the Patient before Sclerotherapy

6. Use of Compression Therapy

7. Mechanism of Action of Sclerotherapy

8. Complications and Adverse Sequelae of Sclerotherapy

9. Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Varicose Veins

10. Role of Surgery in Treatment of Varicose Veins

11. Intravascular Approaches to the Treatment of Varicose Veins: Radiofrequency and Lasers

12. Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Telangiectasias

13. Treatment of Leg Telangiectasia with Laser and High-Intensity Pulsed Light

14. Veno-Active drugs

15. Setting up a Sclerotherapy Practice



Appendices

A. Compression Hosiery, Compression Bandages, and Pressure Pads

B. Manufacturers and Distributors of Sclerosing Solutions

C. Sample Patient Questionnaire

D. Sclerotherapy Informed Consent Form

E. Diagrammatic Chart Notes and Follow-up Notes

F. Equipment Sources

G. Patient Brochures

H. Sample Letter to Insurance Company to Accompany Operative Report

I. Fee for Leg Vein Sclerotherapy

J. Patient Insurance Information

K. Patient Information Sheet

L. Postoperative Sclerotherapy Instructions

M. Venous Disorders Entry Form

N. Ambulatory Phlebectomy Operative Report

O. Consent for Ambulatory Phlebectomy

P. Operative Report for Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins

Q. Consent to Treatment

R. Explanation of Therapy for Varicose Veins

S. Instructions for Small Vein Injections

T. Cooltouch Inc

U. What to tell a patient calling for a varicose haemorrhage?

V. Check-list of questions your secretary must ask before passing you a patient on the telephone.


Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 460 pages, publication date: OCT-2006
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04258-1
ISBN-10: 0-323-04258-9
Imprint: MOSBY


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