sclerotherapy

Noun

Meaning

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sclerotherapy (plural sclerotherapies)

(surgery) A treatment for varicose veins and hemorrhoids involving an injection of material into a blood vessel in order to make it harden and shrink

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Related terms

sclerosis sclerosant

Examples

Complications of sclerotherapy are rare but can include blood clots and ulceration. Source: Internet

Surgery and sclerotherapy are two options for treating varicose veins. ; Vasculitis : Inflammation of blood vessels (veins & arteries) with a long list of causes. Source: Internet

In extensive superficial thrombophlebitis, consideration should be given to anti-coagulation, thrombectomy, or sclerotherapy of the involved vein. Source: Internet

Some practitioners also perform phlebectomy or ultrasound guided sclerotherapy at the time of endovenous treatment. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

sclerotal sclerotherapeutic sclerotherapist sclerotia sclerotial sclerotic