Sclerotherapy

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.