Atypical leg ulcers after sclerotherapy for treatment of varicose veins: Case reports and literature review

Highlights • Varicosity treatment (related to arteriovenous malformation) results in skin ulceration. • Skin necrosis is a serious but rare complication of sclerotherapy and healing period is usually prolonged. • Wound care management vary from a non-adhesive dressing to LFUD/Surgical debridement. •...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2016-01, Vol.25, p.161-164
Main Authors: Mwipatayi, Bibombe P, Western, Catherine E, Wong, Jackie, Donna, Angel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Debridement
Foam sclerotherapy
Skin necrosis
Surgery
Ulcer
Varicose veins
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Summary:Highlights • Varicosity treatment (related to arteriovenous malformation) results in skin ulceration. • Skin necrosis is a serious but rare complication of sclerotherapy and healing period is usually prolonged. • Wound care management vary from a non-adhesive dressing to LFUD/Surgical debridement. • Awareness of this complication is essential since atrophic/hypertrophic scars are usually unavoidable and induce psychological trauma.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.06.024